India, March 7 -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that he will leave office within a week, allowing his successor as leader of the ruling Liberal Party to take charge.

During a press interaction in the town of Kanata, Ontario, Trudeau was asked whether he planned to stay on as caretaker prime minister. He responded simply, "No."

"I look forward to the transition to my duly elected successor in the coming days or week," he added.

The Liberal Party is set to select Trudeau's successor on Sunday, with former central banker Mark Carney expected to win the leadership race over former Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland.

According to Canadian media, the new leader is expected to be sworn in as prime minister by the ...