Liberal Party of Canada to choose new leader on March 9 following Trudeau's resignation

The Liberal Party of Canada will select a new leader on March 9, following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement of his resignation. Candidates must declare by January 23 and pay a significantly increased fee of $350,000. The party is updating voter registration rules to prevent foreign interference, requiring voters to be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or have status under the Indian Act. This change aims to protect the integrity of the leadership race. Several MPs, including Chandra Arya and Frank Baylis, have expressed interest in running. Other potential candidates include cabinet ministers and notable figures like Chrystia Freeland and Mark Carney.