Trudeau announced that Canada’s Parliament would be suspended until March 24 to give his Liberal Party time to choose a new leader. Trudeau’s resignation comes before a federal parliamentary election that must happen by October 2025,

By suspending Parliament and promising to resign, the prime minister bought the Liberals time. But Canada will now face Donald Trump with a lame duck in charge.

Justin Trudeau's resignation as Liberal Leader, the leadership race it is triggering, and a subsequent federal election mean not only upheaval and uncertainty in Ottawa, but also for municipalities that rely on federal money to fund major priorities.

Vice President-elect JD Vance smiles after the certification for Ohio is read during a joint session of Congress to confirm the Electoral College votes, affirming President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) AP

Vice President-elect JD Vance will resign his Ohio Senate seat at midnight as he prepares for his new role a heartbeat away from the presidency. Vance will take the oath of office alongside President-elect Donald Trump on Jan.

Two years ago this week, JD Vance began a career on Capitol Hill. As he resigns, that part of the Ohio Republican's career is now over.