Trudeau was under heavy pressure from Liberal legislators to quit amid polls showing the party will be crushed at the next election.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will hold a press conference at 10:45 a.m. He is expected to announce his resignation following cries from both ends of his country’s political spectrum for him to step down.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as leader of the ruling Liberal Party. He said he will remain prime minister until a new leader is chosen.