As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau bids farewell to Canadians after almost ten years in office, he shared a message on social media, filled with pride and gratitude – one that has sparked an outpouring of heartfelt responses from Canadians across the country.
Trudeau led the Liberal Party to three consecutive election victories, forming a majority government in 2015 and securing re-elections with minority mandates in 2019 and 2021.
During his time in office, Trudeau navigated significant global and domestic challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, the “Freedom Convoy” protests, the Palestine-Israel conflict, and the ongoing trade tensions with the U.S.
On Jan. 6, 2025, Trudeau announced his resignation as Liberal Party leader. Today marks his final day as prime minister.
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In a social media post today captioned “Hey Canada, one last thing,” Trudeau reflected on his time as prime minister.
“I’m proud to have served a country full of people who stand up for what’s right, rise to every occasion, and always have each other’s backs when it matters most,” Trudeau said.
Sharing his thoughts on his final day in office, Trudeau encouraged Canadians to remain true to themselves and their values. His closing words emphasized the strength of Canada’s identity.
“This may be my last day here in this office, but I will always be boldly and unapologetically Canadian. My only ask is that no matter what the world throws at us, you always be the same.”
Canadian users online shared their appreciation and gratitude for the 23rd prime minister of Canada.
“Thank you Justin (since you’re now a “civilian”) for how tirelessly you have fought for this country, how thanklessly you strove to protect us in a plague and how proudly you have represented us on the world stage. You’ve made me and so many others even more proud to be Canadian!” a user on X commented.
“I’ll miss you honestly but I won’t miss the drama I went through for supporting you. Still your dad was one of my idols and you somewhat lived up to his legacy. Thanks for being Prime Minister of this beautiful country and for your sacrifices for us and our safety as a nation,” another user on X said.
“Thank you for your service. You have made us proud and united us when we need it the most. Enjoy your time with your children. You and them deserve it,” a user on Instagram commented.
“You had challenges during your service as prime minister but one thing always stood out, your love for Canada. Thank you for serving us and our great nation. Thank you also for building ties and being able to be flexible during these very challenging times. You’ve laid the groundwork for the next prime minister to step in and continue building those strong connections. It won’t be forgotten,” another user said.
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Former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney was elected Liberal Party leader last weekend and will be sworn in as prime minister tomorrow morning at Rideau Hall.
