A subdued Trudeau, among the most prominent progressive leaders in the world, told a press conference that he would stay on both as prime minister and Liberal leader until the party chooses a new chief within months.
“This country deserves a real choice in the next election, and it has become clear to me that if I’m having to fi ght internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election,” Trudeau said.
He also announced parliament would be prorogued, or suspended, until March 24.
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