Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will resign after Liberals choose new leader

OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau says he will resign as prime minister and the leader of the Liberal party following a leadership contest.

He is speaking to reporters outside his residence in Ottawa this morning.

He also says Gov. Gen. Mary Simon has agreed with his request to prorogue Parliament until March 24. More...

????BREAKING: Justin Trudeau has officially resigned as Prime Minister of Canada. pic.twitter.com/xN1MoCkqyf

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