Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned Monday, ending his 10 years in power amid rising domestic woes — and he got a final push out the door from President-elect Donald Trump.

“I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister, after the party selects its next leader through a robust nationwide, competitive process,” Mr. Trudeau announced at a press conference in Ottawa Monday.

“This country deserves a real choice in the next election, and it has become clear to me that if I’m having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election,” he said.

Mr. Trudeau has been at the helm of Canada’s Liberal Party for 11 years and has served as prime minister for nine.

He said the Canadian parliament will suspend activity until March 24, giving time for a new leader to be elected.

“Parliament has been entirely seized by obstruction and filibustering and a total lack of productivity over the past few months. We are right now the longest-serving minority government in history, and it is time for a reset,” Mr. Trudeau said.

The extended suspension leaves Mr. Trudeau in charge during the first few months of the second Trump administration.

Mr. Trump’s recent comments threatening a trade war and belittling Mr. Trudeau may have been the straw that broke the camel’s back, adding to the prime minister’s struggles with a weak economy, lingering resentment over his COVID-19 policies and voter fatigue after a decade at the helm of America’s northern neighbor.

• Mallory Wilson can be reached at mwilson@washingtontimes.com.