Cabinet ministers, a former central banker and a one-time provincial premier are all reportedly eyeing the top job.

C anadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is stepping down as the leader of the ruling Liberal Party, following months of pressure from partymates to resign amid increasingly poor public approval ratings.

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.

Justin Trudeau's leadership has faced significant challenges in the wake of the COVID crisis, leading to a loss of confidence among Canadians from various backgrounds.

OTTAWA — Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne is considering a run for Liberal leadership to replace Justin Trudeau as prime minister. The minister’s office confirmed to National Post that Champagne is considering a run, but wants to see the party’s rules before making a decision.

Justin Trudeau will announce Monday morning he plans to resign as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party, according to a person familiar with the matter, triggering a contest to replace him as prime minister.

Trudeau's departure would leave the party without a permanent head at a time when polls show the Liberals will "badly lose" to the official opposition Conservatives in an election that must be held by late October.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce as early as Monday that he will resign as Liberal Party Leader, The Globe and Mail reported on Sunday, citing three sources. The sources told the Globe and Mail that they don't know definitely when Trudeau will announce his plans to leave but said they expect it will happen before a key national caucus meeting on Wednesday.