Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he was also stepping down as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party. He will remain in both roles until a replacement is chosen.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday said he would step down in the coming months after nine years in power, bowing to legislators alarmed by his Liberal Party's miserable pre-election polling numbers.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as the leader of the country and his party on Monday, shutting down the country's parliament until a replacement can be found ahead of a federal election.