On May 3, 2011, Ignatieff announced that he would be resigning as leader of the party pending the appointment of an interim leader; his resignation went into effect on May 25 when Bob Rae was appointed as Ignatieff's interim replacement.Ignatieff resigns as Liberal leader . Brantford Expositor, May 3, 2011. Retrieved May 3, 2011.Liberals meet to ponder interim leader, future as Ignatieff says goodbye. Winnipeg Free Press, May 11, 2011. Retrieved May 11, 2011.
