The race to replace Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party is gaining momentum, with former finance minister Chrystia Freeland and ex-central banker Mark Carney emerging as frontrunners. Both candidates are actively seeking endorsements and building their campaign platforms.
As the Liberal Party prepares for its leadership contest, former finance minister Chrystia Freeland and ex-central banker Mark Carney are emerging as frontrunners, garnering endorsements from prominent party figures. Carney will officially launch his bid in Edmonton on Thursday, securing endorsements from at least five Liberal MPs and former deputy prime minister Anne McLellan.
Freeland, meanwhile, received the first public backing from a sitting cabinet minister, Health Minister Mark Holland, along with five other MPs who pledged their support on social media. These two leading contenders are anticipated to be joined in the race by Karina Gould, who has served in outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet since 2017 but possesses a lower public profile compared to Freeland and Carney.With less than two months until the leadership election, the candidates face a tight timeframe to secure funding, recruit new members, and articulate their visions for Canada's future. Alberta Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault, who resigned from cabinet last fall amidst controversy, is among those endorsing Freeland. He argues that her experience and readiness make her the ideal candidate to confront the challenges posed by incoming U.S. President Donald Trump, who has pledged to impose tariffs on Canada. Boissonnault contends that Freeland's courage in resigning from cabinet, a move seen as a rebuke of Trudeau's leadership, demonstrates her willingness to stand up for her convictions.While Freeland has faced criticism for her role in the government's response to the affordability crisis, Boissonnault believes the next federal election will center on the future and the need to counter Trump's policies. Both Freeland and Carney have remained largely silent since their respective departures from the government. Carney's campaign, however, has emphasized his outsider status, despite his close ties to Trudeau and his previous role as chair of the Liberal Leader's economic-growth task force. Carney's campaign asserts that he is no longer affiliated with that role. Supporters point to his experience navigating the 2008 financial crisis as governor of the Bank of Canada and Britain's exit from the European Union as governor of the Bank of England as evidence of his ability to handle complex challenges. Carney's political inexperience, however, is acknowledged by his supporters, who believe he will surprise many with his performance in the political arena.
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