Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland launches her bid to lead the Liberal party, promising to 'fight for Canada'. She follows Mark Carney's announcement and receives endorsements from cabinet ministers and other prominent figures.
Former finance minister and deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland has officially entered the race to lead the Liberal party. In a concise announcement on the social media platform X, Freeland stated simply that she is 'running to fight for Canada .' While her official campaign launch is scheduled for Sunday, the location and details remain undisclosed.
Freeland's candidacy follows a day after former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor Mark Carney declared his bid for the party leadership at an event in Edmonton. Two cabinet ministers have publicly endorsed Freeland: Health Minister Mark Holland, representing the Ontario riding of Ajax, and Diane Lebouthillier, the minister of fisheries and oceans and MP for Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine in Quebec. A number of other prominent figures have also voiced their support, including Rob Oliphant, James Maloney, Leah Taylor Roy, Julie Dabrusin and Lloyd Longfield from Ontario; Alexandra Mendès and Anthony Housefather from Quebec; Ken McDonald from Newfoundland and Labrador; Lena Diab from Nova Scotia; Ken Hardie from B.C.; Ben Carr from Manitoba; and former tourism minister Randy Boissonnault from Alberta. Michael Coteau, the chair of the Ontario Liberal caucus, added his name to the list of supporters, emphasizing Freeland's dedication, compassion, and ability to handle challenging situations. Freeland has already taken a stance on President-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports. She asserted that while hope may not be a strategy, capitulation is not an option. She warned the United States that Canada will retaliate if targeted, stating, 'If you hit us, we will hit back. We will not escalate, but we will never back down.' Meanwhile, Jonathan Wilkinson, the minister of energy and natural resources who was considering a leadership bid, announced that he will not be running. While acknowledging the limited time frame for a successful campaign, Wilkinson emphasized his commitment to his current role, stating that his responsibility for navigating Canada's relationship with the incoming Trump administration is too crucial to step away from at this time
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