The prime minister of Canada will step-down in March as the country's leader and head of the Liberal Party, he announced Monday.

Under pressure from his own allies, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he’s stepping down after nearly a decade in office.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that he will step down as leader of the ruling Liberals after nine years in office but will stay on in his post until the party chooses a replacement.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as the leader of the Liberal Party and as PM earlier today.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justice Trudeau said he will resign as soon as his Liberal Party selects a new leader. (APTN)

After nearly a decade in power, Trudeau steps down as PM of Canada. His resignation opens the door for new leadership as Canada approaches a critical election.

President-elect Trump pitched the idea of a “merged” United States and Canada after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation, noting there would be no tariffs if the two

Trudeau has faced calls to resign from members of his own ruling party ahead of an election that must take place by late October.