# Justin Trudeau Resigns, Pro-Crypto Successor Expected

*Author: David Christopher*
*Published: Jan 6, 2025*
*Source: https://www.bankless.com/fr/read/justin-trudeau-resigns-pro-crypto-successor-expected-2*

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Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, who has been historically anti-crypto, resigned today, citing "internal battles" in Canada's governing party.

### **What’s the Scoop?**
- **Political Fallout**: [Trudeau’s approval rating](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/01/06/polymarket-bettors-are-confident-justin-trudeau-will-resign-by-friday) is at 22%, and polls suggest his Liberal Party would suffer a major defeat in a snap election, winning just 46 seats to the Conservative Party’s projected 225.
- **Pro-Crypto Successor**: Pierre Poilievre, expected to succeed Trudeau, is a vocal supporter of DeFi and crypto, championing Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation.

### **Bankless Take**
Trudeau’s resignation not only marks the end of his divisive tenure but signals a potential shift in Canada’s crypto policy landscape. While his administration adopted a cautious, and occasionally aggressive stance toward cryptocurrencies, Pierre Poilievre’s pro-crypto outlook could bring a stark contrast. If Poilevre *does* becomes his successor, Trudeau’s exit would further amplify the broader global trend of favor shifting towards forward-looking, pro-tech politicians, potentially positioning Canada for greater adoption and innovation under new leadership.