Canada's Liberal Party to choose new prime minister on March 9

Canada's Liberal Party will select a new prime minister on March 9 following Justin Trudeau's resignation. He will remain in office until a new leader is chosen. The leading candidates are Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland. The party's National Board announced the leadership race rules, including a $350,000 fee for candidates. Registration closes on January 23. Recent polls show the Liberals trailing the Conservatives significantly. Trudeau's resignation follows declining support due to issues like rising food and housing costs. Freeland's resignation as finance minister contributed to his decision. The opposition parties plan to challenge the Liberal minority government after Parliament resumes on March 24.