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Sheila Bryan, Canute Lawrence and Ravaughn Latchman, all Jamaicans living in Canada
Some Jamaicans in Canada are rejoicing, while others are in a more sombre mood following news of Justin Trudeau's resignation as Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Party in that country.
Mr. Trudeau, who faced pressure from inside his party to quit, announced on Monday that he will leave the Office of Prime Minister once a new leader of the governing Liberal Party is chosen.
Jamaicans, like other Canadian residents, have been complaining about housing affordability, the rising cost of living, unemployment and the high levels of immigration under the Trudeau administration.
Sheila Bryan, who lives in Toronto, Ontario, told Radio Jamaica News that she is happy to see the back of Mr. Trudeau.
Educator Canute Lawrence, who has been living in Canada for almost two decades, said he was not surprised by Mr. Trudeau's resignation because his leadership was lacking.
He believes Mr. Trudeau should have stepped away earlier in light of the economic malaise affecting Canadians.
But Mr. Lawrence is also of the view that hard times are ahead regardless of who takes over the reigns of government.
Ravaughn Latchman, another Jamaican living in Canada, said he was saddened by the news of Trudeau's resignation, affirming that the outgoing Prime Minister has done well for the country.
Mr. Trudeau said on Monday that he was proud of navigating the tumultuous COVID-19 pandemic, renegotiating a free trade deal with the previous Trump administration, and implementing a child benefit widely seen as helping to alleviate poverty.
Mr. Latchman believes many people who are blaming the Prime Minister for the issues affecting them are unaware of how Canada's political system works.
He said the provincial governments are responsible for some of the issues affecting Canadians and not the Federal government.
At the same time, Mr. Latchman is cautioning that Jamaicans without legal status in Canada should be worried as a weakened Liberal Party, with scant chances of success in the federal election expected by October, could spell trouble for immigrants.
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