- Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party after 12 years on Monday, triggering a leadership contest.
- The new leader will also become Prime Minister, facing the Conservative Party led by Pierre Poilievre in upcoming elections.
- Among potential successors are Chrystia Freeland, Dominic LeBlanc, Melanie Joly, and Mark Carney.
- Trudeau emphasized that the party's members will choose his replacement through a vote.
- With elections mandated by October, there is anticipation the new government could be formed well before then.
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