Justin Trudeau said TKDAY that he will resign as the leader of Canada's ruling Liberal Party, in an announcement that will set off a contest to replace him.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will announce on Monday that he intends to step down as leader of the ruling Liberals after nine years in office but he will stay on in his post until the party chooses a replacement,

Trudeau, 53, took office in November 2015 with a message of hope and "sunny ways" and won reelection twice, becoming one of Canada's longest-serving prime ministers. However, his popularity has declined in recent years due to issues such as the soaring cost of food and housing, as well as surging immigration.

Among the many potential replacements for Trudeau, there is an Indian-origin name doing the rounds.

Canada's ruling Liberal Party is looking for a new leader to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced on Monday he intended to step down.

With Justin Trudeau stepping down, Anita Anand emerges as a key contender for PM. Her Indian heritage and political priorities could reshape Canada-India relations, addressing trade, immigration, and defence,

The contest for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's position began on Tuesday, a day after Trudeau stepped down amid escalating tensions with the United States over a looming trade war and a deeply divided political landscape at home.