Prime Minister Trudeau’s Departure in Canada Opens Possibilities for Crypto
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement on Monday that he’s stepping down could clear a path for a less crypto-resistant government there, though the provincial governments have a leading role in determining Canada’s digital assets future.
“I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister, after the party selects its new leader,” Trudeau said in a press conference, citing “internal battles” disrupting his governance. “I cannot be the one to carry the liberal standard into the next election.”
Trudeau said he’ll leave his 11-year position as leader of the Liberal Party and the role of prime minister that he’s occupied since 2015. Critics of Trudeau in the crypto community denounced government sanctions on digital wallets…
