Liberal leadership hopeful Chrystia Freeland says her top rival Mark Carney appears to be “the choice of the Liberal establishment” as more federal cabinet ministers rally around the former Bank of Canada governor.
Transport Minister Anita Anand, Defence Minister Bill Blair and Housing Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith all announced Saturday they’re endorsing Mark Carney for federal Liberal leader as more of Justin Trudeau’s cabinet coalesces around the former Bank of Canada governor.
Liberal leadership contenders have put down the first $50,000 of their entry fees, and continue lining up caucus endorsements and organizers as they push through a rushed timeline in their
Liberal leadership candidates Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland and Chandra Arya have submitted their paperwork to the party and have officially entered the race.
Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney secured three more endorsements from cabinet on Saturday, with Defence Minister Bill Blair and Transport Minister Anita Anand backing Carney in statements on X and Housing Minister Nate Erskine-Smith hosting an event for the candidate in Toronto.
The two frontrunners vying to replace Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader have officially launched their campaigns.
Amid Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre’s calls for a “carbon tax election”, two leading Liberal leadership candidates are dropping the Trudeau policy.
As the Liberal leadership race solidifies, former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney leads with endorsements over former minister of finance Chrystia Freeland.
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says he shares the same economic vision as Mark Carney, and he's throwing his support behind the former central banker to become the next Liberal leader and prime minister.
Government House Leader Karina Gould also announced her candidacy to replace Justin Trudeau, billing herself as someone who can bring about generational change
Liberal MPs said they have party unity, President Donald Trump's tariff threats and the economy top of mind as they decide on their next leader.
Former Canadian finance minister Chrystia Freeland is running to be the next leader of the Liberal Party and Prime Minister of Canada.