Justin Trudeau's farewell speech is carried away moments prior to his announcement: 'I will improvise'

 

Justin Trudeau's farewell speech is carried away moments prior to his announcement: 'I will improvise'

On January 6, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declared his intention to resign after serving nine years. He announced that he would also step down as head of the ruling Liberal Party, but would remain in the role of Prime Minister until a successor was named. A video capturing his farewell speech being swept away by strong winds just before the announcement is gaining significant traction on social media.

In the viral footage, the pages of his speech are seen flying away, prompting someone at the location to shout, “Catch it.” Trudeau then appears and remarks, “I’ll improvise.” He subsequently made his resignation announcement in Ottawa. The Independent shared the video on Instagram, stating, “Canada’s Prime Minister had to resign spontaneously after his notes disappeared moments before his scheduled announcement on Monday.”

Trudeau explained on Monday that he arrived at this decision due to the requirement for the Liberal Party to have a clear direction moving forward. “This nation deserves a genuine choice in the upcoming election. If I’m engaged in internal conflicts, I cannot be the best candidate in that election,” he commented.

He took office as prime minister in November 2015, which makes him one of Canada's longest-serving leaders. His resignation comes amid increasing criticism of his policies from within his own party. Recently, former Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland also resigned, citing dissatisfaction with the government's methods.