Following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement that he will resign after the Liberal party selects a new leader, some are criticizing the move for leaving Canada in limbo at a time when there are pressing concerns for the government,

Premier Danielle Smith said she is “disappointed” an election wasn’t called after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his pending resignation on Monday. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon has granted Trudeau’s request to prorogue Parliament until March 24,