Justin Trudeau will be seen as one of the great Canadian prime ministers, former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said. Mr Varadkar was speaking after Mr Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday, saying “internal battles” mean that he “cannot be the best option” in the next election.

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to reporters, announcing he intends to step down as Liberal Party leader, but he will stay on in his post until a replacement has been chosen, from his Rideau Cottage residence in Ottawa,

Incoming United States President Donald Trump on Monday called on Canada to merge with the United States of America. This comes following the resignation of Justin Trudeau as Canadian Prime Minister.