Justin Trudeau's leadership has faced significant challenges in the wake of the COVID crisis, leading to a loss of confidence among Canadians from various backgrounds.

When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was elected in 2015, he promised sunny ways and "a real change." Over the last nine years, there's no doubt his government has focused on fighting climate change, advancing Indigenous reconciliation and lifting some Canadians out of poverty.

Under growing pressure from his own party, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will step down and end his nine-year stretch as leader. Trudeau said he would stay on in office until his Liberal Party can choose a new leader, and that parliament would be prorogued - or suspended - until 24 March.

Canada's ruling Liberal Party is looking for a new leader to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced on Jan. 6 he intended to step down. The Liberal Party will pick a new chief on March 9.

It actually sort of came up at one point,” Trudeau told MSNBC’s Jen Psaki in an interview that aired on Sunday. “And then we started musing back and forth about this.” But it came to a quick halt after Trudeau jokingly made Trump an offer.

How will the Liberals choose their next leader? Melanie Ng speaks with political science professor, Elizabeth McCallion about what to expect from the leadership race, and key dates to watch out for.