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Liberals split on how quickly to proceed with choosing new leader

Liberals split on how quickly to proceed with choosing new leader

OTTAWA — Attention is turning quickly in Ottawa to who will replace Justin Trudeau who announced Monday he will step aside as prime minister and Liberal leader as soon as a new leader is chosen.
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Trudeau prorogues Parliament, will step down as prime minister after leadership race

Trudeau prorogues Parliament, will step down as prime minister after leadership race

OTTAWA — As a tearful Justin Trudeau outlined his plans to resign as Liberal leader and prime minister on Monday, he put the country on track for an early election featuring a new party flagbearer for the first time in a decade.
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Timeline: The highs and lows of Trudeau's political life

Timeline: The highs and lows of Trudeau's political life

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is stepping down as Liberal leader after almost a decade at the helm of the party. Here is a timeline of Trudeau's rise to party leadership and prime minister, and the events that led him to give it all up. Oct.
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The Latest: Justin Trudeau says he will resign after Liberals choose new leader

The Latest: Justin Trudeau says he will resign after Liberals choose new leader

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed media this morning from his residence in Ottawa to announce that he will step down as Liberal leader once his party selects a replacement.
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Trudeau's leaves mixed global legacy as he exits during turbulent time, analysts say

Trudeau's leaves mixed global legacy as he exits during turbulent time, analysts say

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will leave the world stage with a legacy of promoting feminist causes and focusing on Asia, along with criticism that Canada's actions fell short of the government's rhetoric.
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Trudeau's resignation comes at tough time for Canada-U.S. tariff talks: experts

Trudeau's resignation comes at tough time for Canada-U.S. tariff talks: experts

WASHINGTON — The difficult diplomacy Canada is attempting with the incoming Trump administration took on new pressure Monday as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he will resign his post as soon as a new Liberal leader is chosen.
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'It's time:' Residents in Justin Trudeau's Montreal riding react to his resignation

'It's time:' Residents in Justin Trudeau's Montreal riding react to his resignation

MONTREAL — Justin Trudeau has started each of his three terms as prime minister the same way: visiting Montreal's Jarry metro station the morning after the election to personally thank the residents of his riding for their support.
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CBSA says it acted in 'good faith' detaining solar panels in forced labour probe

CBSA says it acted in 'good faith' detaining solar panels in forced labour probe

VANCOUVER — The Canada Border Services Agency says it acted lawfully and in "good faith" when it detained nearly 50 containers of solar panels belonging to a Victoria, B.C., company over concerns they were made using forced labour.
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Verdicts expected March 12 in criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers

Verdicts expected March 12 in criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers

OTTAWA — An Ontario judge is slated to deliver verdicts March 12 in the criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers Chris Barber and Tamara Lich.
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Some quotes on Justin Trudeau's decision to step down

Some quotes on Justin Trudeau's decision to step down

OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau announced Monday he will step down as prime minister and Liberal leader once the party chooses his successor.
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