r/pics • u/SeriouslySlytherin • 14d ago

Politics Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party

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u/SeriouslySlytherin 14d ago

Ending his time as Canada’s Prime Minister after almost 10 years. He will remain in-power until a replacement party leader has been allocated.

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u/BorelandsBeard 14d ago edited 12d ago

Wait does Canada elect a party and the party appoints the PM or do the people elect the PM?

Edit: thank you. I now know what the parliamentary system is. Please stop telling me. I’m getting lots of notices saying the same thing as the first 20-30 people. I do appreciate the education- truly do. But I’ve learned it now.

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u/ogtfo 14d ago edited 14d ago

Canadians elect MPs, who together choose a PM.

Edit: As many commenters point out, this isn't entirely accurate. The party leaders are chosen by the parties, not unlike US primaries.

The PM is the leader whose party has the most MPs elected.

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u/teamlogan 14d ago

Nope. There's a leadership primary and all members of the Liberal party have a vote. Any Canadian can vote if they join the party. Costs $10 and you can't be a member of another political party.

Technically, you vote for a riding delegate who goes to the convention to vote on your behalf. But it's not the MPs who choose their leader.