After resigning as Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau was spotted leaving Parliament in a lighthearted manner - carrying a chair with his tongue playfully sticking out.
According to political columnist Brian Lilley of the Toronto Sun, Canadian lawmakers are traditionally allowed to take their chairs with them upon leaving Parliament.
“When any MP leaves the Commons, they are allowed to take their chair, their seat, with them. I find it a great tradition, one that I support. That said, this is a weird photo of Trudeau leaving with his. Also, perhaps another sign of a looming election,” Lilley commented in a post on X.
Earlier, in his farewell remarks, Trudeau reflected on the Liberal Party’s achievements over the past decade while looking toward the future, just hours before the announcement of his successor, as reported by CBC News.
Speaking at the Liberal Leadership Convention, Trudeau declared, “I am damn proud of what we’ve done over these past 10 years for the middle class and the people working hard to join it.”
As the Liberal Party transitions into a new era, Trudeau emphasized the responsibility to keep Canada strong.
“There is a responsibility to ensure that Canada stays the best country on Earth!” he told supporters in one of his final speeches as Liberal leader and Prime Minister, urging them to continue fighting for Canada.
Trudeau announced his resignation on January 6, stepping down as both Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Party amid mounting public frustration over his government's handling of the housing crisis and rising costs of living.
On Sunday, Mark Carney was elected as the new leader of the Liberal Party and is set to become Canada’s Prime Minister-Designate. He will lead the party into the upcoming federal elections later this year.
Carney assumes leadership as Canada faces a potential trade conflict with U.S. President Donald Trump.
In a post on X, he wrote, “Thank you. Now let’s build a stronger Canada, together,” adding, “We’re strongest when we are united.”
