Canada to elect new Liberal Party leader on March 9 as Trudeau resigns

Justin Trudeau will remain Prime Minister of Canada until a new leader is elected on March 9. He announced his resignation earlier this week amid declining support within his party and the public. Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland are the leading candidates to replace Trudeau. The Liberal Party's leadership vote will determine the next prime minister, who may have a short tenure. The Liberal Party faces challenges, with recent polls showing them trailing the opposition Conservatives. All three opposition parties plan to challenge the minority government in a no-confidence vote when Parliament resumes on March 24.