In a bizarre moment on Monday, outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was seen leaving the House of Commons in Ottawa carrying a chair, with his tongue sticking out. The humorous scene quickly gained traction across social media platforms, sparking widespread attention, The Economic Times reported.
On Monday, Justin Trudeau met with Liberal leader and prime minister-designate Mark Carney to start the transition of power after Carney's landslide win at the Sunday party election.
Trudeau's hilarious exit from Parliament
After the meeting Carney told reporters on Parliament Hill that the transition is expected to be "seamless" and "quick."
Meanwhile Trudeau has started the process to wind down his time in government. A Reuters photographer clicked a picture of Trudeau carrying his House of Commons chair out of Parliament Hill. The image quickly gained traction on social media, with many praising his sense of humour.
"Trudeau's reaction says it all, 'finally I have a normal life and enjoy nature'," a user commented. "This is the pic! Thank you PM Trudeau," wrote another.
"His face reminds me of the Māori people’s Haka dance," a third one quipped. "He don't care. He made his millions, and the new guy will make his," another one said.
"What was this circus all about??," another one curiously asked. "He's too funny!," another one joked.
Trudeau resigns from Liberal party
Trudeau’s resignation as leader of the Liberal Party had been announced earlier on January 6. On Monday, Mark Carney, following a decisive landslide victory, officially succeeded Trudeau as the new leader of the Liberal Party and Canada’s next prime minister.
While the viral image captured the public's eye, it marked a significant shift in Canadian politics, as Carney took the reins of the party after Trudeau's long tenure, according to The Economic Times.
Trudeau’s formal resignation marked the end of his time as both prime minister and MP, though the chair he carried was more about tradition than any protest.
Carney met Trudeau on Monday and said the formal handover of power would be quick. Trudeau is still prime minister until Carney formally takes over the role.
Meanwhile, ahead of the announcement of his successor on Monday, Trudeau highlighted the ‘achievements’ of the Liberal Party over the past decade while looking towards the future.
In his speech at the Liberal Leadership Convention, Trudeau said, “I am damn proud of what we've done over these past 10 years for the middle class and the people working hard to join it.”
As the Liberal Party enters a new era, Trudeau told the crowd that “there is a responsibility to ensure that Canada stays the best country on Earth.”
