Calgary's lone Liberal MP thanks Trudeau, but says it was time for him to go

Justin Trudeau's announcement on Monday that he intends to resign as prime minister and Liberal leader was needed 'to move our country forward,' says Calgary's only Liberal MP.

Justin Trudeau's announcement on Monday that he intends to resign as prime minister and Liberal leader was needed "to move our country forward," says Calgary's only Liberal MP.

George Chahal, who publicly called for Trudeau's resignation weeks ago, thanked the outgoing PM, but says his exit was necessary.

"Canadians were asking for change. And I've expressed, quite publicly, that we need to bring forward change as we move forward," said Chahal, who represents Calgary Skyview.

"I think this gives us an opportunity to bring forward that change through new policy ideas and new leadership."

But that change within the party and government comes with uncertainty.

Prorogation of Parliament was granted until March 24 and there are few details about a timeline for a Liberal leadership race.

"It is not helpful, having so much uncertainty in who's going to be at the negotiating table. That's why I still think that there should be an election. Let's get that solved sooner rather than later, so we can get on with these important discussions," said Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.