Canada’s governing Liberal Party will announce the country’s new prime minister March 9 after a leadership vote that follows the resignation of Justin Trudeau this week.

After nearly a decade in power, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finally bowed to a chorus of criticism that had become too loud to ignore, announcing his resignation on Monday. Among the loudest critics was one of his most loyal and longest-serving deputies.

Canada's ruling Liberal Party is looking for a new leader to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced on Monday he intended to step down.

Canada's Liberal Party will elect a new leader following Justin Trudeau's resignation. Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland are leading candidates.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation, and now his Liberal Party must find a new leader.