Justin Trudeau's resignation as Liberal Leader, the leadership race it is triggering, and a subsequent federal election mean not only upheaval and uncertainty in Ottawa, but also for municipalities that rely on federal money to fund major priorities.

These are the leading candidates to replace Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation Monday in the face of growing opposition. Trudeau said he will step down as Liberal leader as soon as his party finds his replacement.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday said he would step down in the coming months after nine years in power, bowing to legislators alarmed by his Liberal Party's miserable pre-election polling numbers.