Justin Trudeau's successor as Liberal leader and Canada's prime minister will soon face a bruising election against a sharp-tongued populist riding a wave of anti-Trudeau sentiment. Poll after poll has shown career politician Pierre Poilievre and his Conservative Party handily winning Canada's next federal election,

The leader of Canada's Conservative party, Pierre Poilievre, has been leading in the polls and is favorite to become the country's next prime minister following the exit of Justin Trudeau.

Justin Trudeau resigned as Canada's prime minister on Monday. Here's why and what it means for the United States.