TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation after nearly a decade in power. The decision bows to rising discontent over his leadership and growing turmoil within his government signaled by the abrupt departure of his finance minister. Trudeau said Monday that “internal battles” mean that he “cannot be the best option” in the next election. He planned to stay on as prime minister until a new leader of the Liberal Party is chosen. He said Parliament would be suspended until March 24. The timing will allow for a Liberal Party leadership race. A spring election after the Liberals pick a new leader was almost assured. (Photo: AP)