Chair in hand, tongue out : Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's witty exit from Parliament
PTC News Desk: In an unexpected and widely shared moment on Monday, Canada’s outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was spotted leaving the House of Commons in Ottawa while carrying a chair and playfully sticking out his tongue.
The lighthearted scene quickly went viral on social media, drawing significant attention. Trudeau’s resignation as leader of the Liberal Party had been announced earlier on January 6. On Monday, Mark Carney was officially sworn in as the new leader of the Liberal Party and Canada’s next prime minister after securing a resounding landslide victory.
Although the viral image drew public attention, it also symbolized a pivotal transition in Canadian politics, with Carney stepping in to lead the party following Trudeau’s extended tenure.
Trudeau’s official resignation signaled the conclusion of his tenure as both prime minister and MP, though carrying the chair was a symbolic gesture rather than an act of protest.
On Monday, Carney met with Trudeau and stated that the transition of power would be swift. Until Carney formally assumes office, Trudeau remains the acting prime minister.
- PTC NEWS
