Justin Trudeau has announced his decision to step down as Prime Minister of Canada - bringing an end to his nine-year tenure.Mr Trudeau revealed his resignation early this week, and will officially leave “after the party selects its next leader through a robust,

The one major exception occurred during the prime ministership of Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Justin Trudeau’s father. In 1980, the elder Trudeau was returned to office after a brief spell in opposition.

Mark Carney has run two central banks and championed the green transition. Now he wants to lead Canada’s Liberal Party.

Canada's ruling Liberal Party is looking for a new leader to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced on Jan. 6 he intended to step down. The Liberal Party will pick a new chief on March 9.