Liberal party begins process to succeed Trudeau as candidates weigh their options
Posted Jan 7, 2025 04:00:21 AM.
Last Updated Jan 7, 2025 04:21:16 PM.
As Liberal party brass begins to chart course for an expedited race to find Justin Trudeau’s successor, potential contenders are weighing whether or not to join the fray — including former central banker Mark Carney.
The former Bank of Canada governor issued a statement Monday evening saying he is encouraged by support he has heard, and that he’s considering his decision with family over the next few days.
François-Philippe Champagne, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, confirmed to 680 NewsRadio he is “is considering a run and is speaking with people.” He added that he is waiting for the rules surrounding the leadership race to be decided on.
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly is also considering running for the leadership.
Former Montreal MP Frank Baylis declared his intent to enter the race in an interview Monday with The Hill Times.
Party officials are expected to meet this week to begin the process for selecting the new leader.
Parliament is prorogued until March 24, but leaders of the main opposition parties say they will bring down the government at the earliest opportunity.
That means Canadians will likely head to the polls this spring.
