The unexpected resignation of Chrystia Freeland triggers a leadership race within the Liberal Party, with potential contenders emerging and discussions underway regarding the rules governing the selection process.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau bowed his head while speaking at the federal Liberal caucus holiday party, the day after former finance minister Chrystia Freeland unexpectedly resigned, in Ottawa, on Dec. 17, 2024. The Liberal Party is now focused on finding consensus on the rules to replace him, with some set to argue for tighter criteria around who can vote as a safeguard against foreign interference.
Some Liberals will also demand that cabinet ministers step aside if they are running for the party leadership. Candidates likely have until the weekend to make a decision, with the formal rules for the race expected to land any day. Parliament resumes on March 24 and Liberals want a new leader in place by then. Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland, Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc and former B.C. premier Christy Clark are building teams of organizers and strategists as they seriously consider running to replace Mr. Trudeau. New names are also emerging: Employment Minister Steven MacKinnon, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson and House Leader Karina Gould. The Globe and Mail spoke to 11 MPs and long-time Liberal organizers as ministers and MPs await Liberal leadership race rules that will heavily influence who has a fighting chance to become the country’s next prime minister. The Globe is not identifying the MPs, ministers and party insiders so they would discuss leadership matters. One cabinet minister said MPs plan to press Mr. Trudeau and the Liberal Party national executive to require ministers to step down if they wish to run for the leadership. The source said cabinet ministers could leverage their positions, staff and privileges to advance their leadership. It would also open the door to possible conflicts of interest in terms of fundraisers and other ethical trouble spots
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