Canada's Liberal Party said late on Thursday it will choose a new leader on March 9 to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Trudeau announced on Monday that he will step down in the coming months after nine years in power,

C anadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is stepping down as the leader of the ruling Liberal Party, following months of pressure from partymates to resign amid increasingly poor public approval ratings.

"After a robust and secure nationwide process, the Liberal Party of Canada will choose a new leader on March 9," said Sachit Mehra, president of the Liberal Party of Canada. According to a statement issued by the party, the new leader will be announced on the same day.