Liberals to announce new party leader on March 9 following Trudeau's resignation
The federal Liberals will announce a new leader on March 9, following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation. Candidates have until January 23 to declare their candidacy, with a $350,000 entry fee required. Voting eligibility has been tightened, requiring members to register by January 27 and be at least 14 years old. Currently, Ontario MP Chandra Arya and former MP Frank Baylis are the only declared candidates. The leadership contest comes amid declining party support and pressure for Trudeau to step down. The new leader will face a potential election shortly after taking office, with key issues like carbon pricing expected to dominate the campaign.