Liberal Party seeks new leader as Justin Trudeau resigns amid internal dissent

Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party on January 6, following internal dissent and a crisis in his minority government. His departure comes after Chrystia Freeland publicly criticized his leadership and policies. Several candidates have emerged to replace Trudeau, including Frank Baylis, Anita Anand, and Mark Carney. The party is also discussing new rules for the leadership race, focusing on voter eligibility to prevent foreign interference. The Liberal Party aims to have a new leader in place by March 24, when Parliament resumes. The new leader will face challenges in organizing a national campaign ahead of an upcoming election.