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Outgoing Canadian PM Trudeau says ‘there isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell’ Canada will become part of U.S.
Approved, National, The Post Millennial

Outgoing Canadian PM Trudeau says ‘there isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell’ Canada will become part of U.S.

By Hannah Nightingale | The Post Millennial Outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday that said there was no chance Canada would become a part of the United States. This comes after President-elect Donald trump has referred to the United States’ northern neighbor as the 51st state and has said that Canadians would enjoy becoming part of America. "There isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States," Trudeau wrote. "Workers and communities in both our countries benefit from being each other’s biggest trading and security partner." On Monday, Trudeau announced his intention to resign after a new Liberal Party leader is selected. In response to the news, Trump wrote, "Many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st state. The United...
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau announces resignation ahead of general election
Approved, National, National Review

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau announces resignation ahead of general election

By David Zimmermann | National Review Embattled Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday morning he will resign as leader of the nation’s ruling Liberal Party, stepping aside ahead of a general election in which his prospects looked grim due to growing voter dissatisfaction with his nine-year tenure and a high-profile feud with President-elect Donald Trump over trade policy. Trudeau, 53, said he will remain in his post as prime minister until his successor is chosen but will suspend the country’s parliament until March 24. The move leaves the Liberal Party without a permanent leader before Canada’s general election, set to be held on or before October 20. READ THE FULL STORY AT NATIONAL REVIEW