After nearly a decade in power, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finally bowed to a chorus of criticism that had become too loud to ignore, announcing his resignation on Monday. Among the loudest critics was one of his most loyal and longest-serving deputies.

Canada’s governing Liberal Party will announce the country’s new prime minister March 9 after a leadership vote that follows the resignation of Justin Trudeau this week.

Chrystia Freeland, a senior member of Canada’s Liberal Party, is now a probable candidate to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who resigned after nearly a decade in power. Freeland, once Trudeau’s loyal deputy,

Announcing his resignation on Monday, Trudeau said he planned to stay on as prime minister until a new party leader is selected. Who will succeed him — and can they survive a looming no-confidence vote?

Canada's Liberal Party will elect a new leader following Justin Trudeau's resignation. Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland are leading candidates.