Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement of his imminent resignation has sparked a race to succeed him. While the timeline for the leadership contest remains unclear, several prominent figures have emerged as potential contenders. Among them are Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, and current ministers like Dominic LeBlanc and Anita Anand. Other high-profile names, including former B.C. Premier Christy Clark and former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney, are also being mentioned.
OTTAWA — Attention is turning quickly in Ottawa to who will replace Justin Trudeau who announced Monday he will step aside as prime minister and Liberal leader as soon as a new leader is chosen.With Parliament set to resume March 24, there's little time for Trudeau's successor to actually lead before the government surely falls at the earliest confidence vote.
No sitting MP has formally declared their intention to run but speculation is already buzzing in Ottawa about who may vie for the job. Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc, House Leader Karina Gould, Transport Minister Anita Anand, Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, and Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson are also all said to be kicking the tires of a possible run.
In a statement, Carney said he is"encouraged and honoured" by the support he has been hearing from Liberal MPs and Liberals across the country who want the party to move forward"with positive change and a winning economic plan."
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