As Prime Minister, Trudeau's 5 biggest mistakes include the 'blackface' scandal and praising a Nazi.

Justin Trudeau, the Canadian Prime Minister, has announced his resignation after almost a decade in office, during which he faced several public mistakes and scandals.

"I plan to step down as party leader and prime minister after the Liberal Party selects its next leader through a comprehensive national process," Trudeau announced Monday. "Last night, I instructed the party president to initiate the process. This nation requires a genuine election choice, and I have realized that if I am preoccupied with internal strife, I cannot be the most suitable candidate in the upcoming election."

After facing pressure from his own party, the Liberal Party, over his handling of the economy and immigration, he resigned.

A review of Trudeau's time in office by Planet Chronicle Digital identified his top five biggest mistakes that drew criticism from Canadians and other countries.

Trudeau lambasted for wearing ‘blackface more times than he can remember’

In 2019, Trudeau was embroiled in a scandal when photos emerged of him wearing blackface in 2001. Despite being asked for a definitive number of times he had worn blackface in an interview, the prime minister was unable to provide one.

The use of blackface, regardless of the context or circumstances, is always unacceptable due to its racist history.

"If I had realized that, I wouldn't have done it."

In 2001, a photo revealed Trudeau wearing brownface at an Arabian Nights-themed gala. He also admitted to wearing blackface in high school while singing "Day-O." Video footage from the 1990s showed Trudeau in blackface. Despite his apologies, right-leaning lawmakers criticized him for his handling of the coronavirus in 2020.

Candice Bergen, a Conservative Member of Parliament, demanded that Trudeau apologize to protesters who spoke out against the country's strict coronavirus mandates in 2022, reminding the House of the times Trudeau wore blackface.

Trudeau slams ‘Freedom Convoy’ protesters while lauding BLM

In the world, Canada had some of the strictest coronavirus mandates and requirements, including mandating vaccinations in federally regulated workplaces, shutting down businesses for months, and arresting citizens who violated lockdown protocols.

In 2022, Canadians held numerous protests against the lockdowns that affected their economy and daily routine. These protests, dubbed the "Freedom Convoy," involved thousands of 18-wheelers and other trucks traveling to cities and the Ambassador Bridge between Canada and Michigan to protest vaccine mandates.

Trudeau condemned the truckers and protesters for spreading "hateful rhetoric" while praising Black Lives Matter for leading the "defund the police" protests in the U.S. in 2020.

In 2022, Trudeau stated that he had previously attended protests and rallies in support of the goals and people expressing their concerns and issues. Black Lives Matter is a prime example of this.

I have chosen not to attend protests that have displayed hateful language, violence towards fellow citizens, and a lack of respect for science, front-line health workers, and the majority of truckers who have been following safety protocols. Canadians are aware of my stance. As leaders, it is crucial to carefully consider our positions and the individuals we align with during this time.

The Freedom Convoy protests were reported as being overwhelmingly peaceful by local media.

Pastor jailed, businesses rocked during COVID

During the pandemic, Canadian pastor Artur Pawlowski was frequently detained, penalized, and incarcerated for disregarding lockdown regulations, resulting in widespread criticism from Christians and individuals globally.

During Holy Week ahead of Easter in 2021, police in Alberta arrested and charged Pawlowski for organizing an illegal in-person gathering.

Pawlowski scolded the officers, saying, "This isn't Communist China. You guys have families and kids. What happened to 'Canada, God keep our land glorious and free'?"

Amid his legal battles, Pawlowski slammed Trudeau for his arrests.

"In 2023, Pawlowski told Fox Digital that he is a free Canadian with the right to worship and stand up for what he believes in. He then suggested that Justin Trudeau would fit in well in Saudi Arabia or North Korea, implying that he enjoys dictatorship. Pawlowski offered to buy Trudeau a ticket and encouraged him to go and enjoy it."

The pandemic caused lockdown orders that affected restaurants and other businesses, with some defying the mandates and operating despite the restrictions.

In 2020, a restaurant owner in Toronto was handcuffed by police for disregarding orders, while other business owners filed lawsuits against their government for imposing pandemic mandates on their establishments.

In 2023, a report revealed that the number of restaurants filing for bankruptcy had increased during the "post-pandemic hangover phase," as reported by the CBC.

Trudeau admonishes US voters for not electing a woman president

Trudeau, who identifies as a feminist, criticized U.S. voters for choosing President-elect Trump over Vice President Harris in the November election.

"In December, Trudeau stated that we were on a challenging but steady path towards progress. However, just recently, the US elected its first woman president for the second time."

"Women's rights and progress are being attacked, both openly and covertly, everywhere, Trudeau stated. He emphasized that he will always be a proud feminist and will always stand as an ally for women, both personally and through his government."

After meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, Trudeau was reportedly suggested by Trump to make Canada the 51st state. Since then, Trump has publicly referred to Canada as such.

Trudeau apologizes for honoring Nazi veteran

In 2023, the Canadian Parliament faced criticism when members gave a standing ovation to a man who fought for the Nazis. Both Trudeau and Zelenskyy were present in parliament during the incident, which involved 99-year-old Yaroslav Hunka.

Hunka, a Ukrainian-Canadian who fought in the SS Division Galicia for the Nazis, was invited to Parliament to attend Zelenskyy's address to government officials. However, after the applause, it was revealed that he had fought on behalf of Nazi Germany.

The speaker of Canada's House of Commons resigned after inviting Hunka, while Trudeau expressed regret for the embarrassment caused.

At the time, Trudeau stated that this mistake greatly embarrassed Parliament and Canada.

"He stated that all those present in the House on Friday deeply regret having stood and clapped, despite being unaware of the context, as it was a violation of the memory of the millions of people who perished in the Holocaust."