Justin Trudeau's resignation as 23rd prime minister of Canada had become inevitable.

When he rose to power in 2015, I felt hopeful for a progressive future in my country. At 43, he proudly called himself a feminist, even while showing his physical strength as a man. He promised to fight climate change, to right relations with Indigenous people, and to reform our electoral system.

But Trudeau's sunny, positive vibe didn't last. His approval rating peaked soon after he came to office and has trended down ever since. Members of his own Liberal party began publicly questioning his leadership last summer. A key alliance with the New Democratic Party fell apart last fall, and his government became unable to pass significant legislation. All major opposition parties started considering a non-confidence vote, which would force an immediate election. Whether or not history will judge him as a good leader, his resignation now was the right move.

What needs to change for the Liberal party and the progressive movement in Canada?

The first and most obvious change required is in leadership. After 10 years under a charismatic........

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