Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau announces resignation from the position of Liberal Party leader

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau announced his resignation as the leader of the Liberal Party on January 6 local time. Trudeau will continue to serve as the Prime Minister of Canada until a new party leader is elected by the Liberal Party and replaces him. In addition, on the morning of the 6th, Trudeau met with Governor General Mary Simon of Canada and requested that the parliamentary recess be extended until March 24.