Justin Trudeau, the Canadian prime minister, has announced he intends to resign at a news conference. He has faced growing pressure from inside his governing Liberal Party after a surge in support for the opposition Conservatives in the polls.

I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister, after the party selects its next leader,” he said at a news conference Monday.

Canada's public broadcaster is reporting that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau intends to announce his resignation as Liberal Party leader at Monday morning's news conference. They are citing sources who spoke on condition of anonymity. The sources told CBC that Trudeau intends to continue his PM duties until his successor is chosen.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as leader of the ruling Liberal Party. He said he will remain prime minister until a new leader is chosen.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday he intends to resign from his post but will stay until a new leader of the country's Liberal Party is in place, effectively ending nine years of power.

Chrystia Freeland blew up the career of her top political ally, Justin Trudeau. Now, she is taking on an old friend, the former central banker Mark Carney.

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.

The ball is in Chrystia Freeland's court, now that Mark Carney has officially launched his campaign to become the next Liberal leader.