The race to replace Justin Trudeau as leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party – and as the country’s prime minister – is well under way, with seven candidates throwing their names into contention. The leadership hopefuls had until Thursday evening to meet a deadline to formally submit their candidacies before the party picks its new chief on March 9.
Former Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland intends to run to lead the country's Liberal Party. In a statement posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Friday, Freeland said she would hold a formal campaign launch in the coming days,
Former Canadian finance minister Chrystia Freeland is running to be the next leader of the Liberal Party and Prime Minister of Canada.
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
Gould joins former central banker Carney, former finance minister Freeland and MP Arya in meeting the Thursday deadline to enter the race
Once one of PM Justin Trudeau's closest political allies, Ms Freeland quit in December 2024. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Chrystia Freeland announced this morning that she will enter the leadership race for the head of the Liberal Party and Prime Minister of Canada.
Chrystia Freeland has called for economic retaliation if President-elect Trump follows through with his threat to impose tariffs.
TORONTO — Chrystia Freeland, whose abrupt resignation ... said she is running to be the next leader of the Liberal Party and prime minister of Canada. Freeland said Friday in a statement posted ...
Chrystia Freeland, the former Canadian finance minister who helped bring Justin Trudeau’s political career to an end when she resigned in December, has joined the race to replace him as prime minister.
Chrystia Freeland, the former deputy prime minister, sought to distance herself from Mr. Trudeau in a public letter criticizing him for “costly political gimmicks.”