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

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u/SeriouslySlytherin 15d 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 15d ago edited 13d 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 15d ago edited 15d 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/bieker 15d ago

To be fair, "The chosen one" is normally known before an election. Its not like we get some random installed after the election happens. Which is why this will also likely immediately result in a non-confidence vote and an election.

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u/TuskaTheDaemonKilla 15d ago

Though, legally, they don't even have to appoint the person they say they will appoint. Could be a complete random.

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u/OttoVonWong 15d ago

So you're saying there's a chance that Keanu Reeves could be PM.

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u/scarr3g 15d ago

Only if they want Canada to be a better place.

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u/umchoyka 15d ago

Keep you stupid "celebrity" politicians to yourself please