Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he was also stepping down as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party. He will remain in both roles until a replacement is chosen.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday after nearly a decade in power, bowing to rising discontent over his leadership and growing turmoil within his government signaled by the abrupt departure of his finance minister.

Justin Trudeau, the prime minister of Canada, has resigned. The 53 year old has been Canada's prime minister since 2015, and leader of the Liberal Party since 2013. He energized the Canadian Liberal party when he took over more than a decade ago,