Liberal Party of Canada to elect 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. This decision comes as the party faces poor polling ahead of the 2025 elections. Trudeau will remain in his roles until the leadership vote concludes. The party's National Board has set the cut-off date for new members to register as January 27, with a candidate entry fee of C$350,000. Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland and former central banker Mark Carney are expected to run for leadership. Other potential candidates, including Foreign Minister Melanie Joly, have not yet confirmed their participation.