Immigration Minister Marc Miller said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the right decision by choosing to resign, but that his choice to remain leader until his successor is chosen is a “profoundly responsible” one.
“It was the right decision for the nation, the right decision for Canadians. This is something that has been at the top of his mind as he’s been asked to reflect on what the best course is for the country,” Miller said during an interview with CTV News on Jan. 7.
On Jan. 6, Trudeau announced he would be resigning as prime minister once the Liberal Party had chosen his successor, and that he had asked Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to prorogue Parliament until March 24. Miller, who has been close friends with Trudeau for several decades, said he believed Trudeau’s decision to step down had been “extremely” difficult….