The leader of Canada's Conservative party, Pierre Poilievre, has been leading in the polls and is favorite to become the country's next prime minister following the exit of Justin Trudeau.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation, telling the nation that “internal battles” mean he “cannot be the best option” in the next election. Trudeau said Monday he has asked the president of his Liberal Party to begin the process to select a new leader.