Mélanie Joly and Dominic LeBlanc confirm they will not run for Liberal leadership in Canada
Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly announced she will not run for the Liberal leadership following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation. She cited her current responsibilities as crucial to Canada-U.S. relations as the reason for her decision. Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc also declared he would not seek the leadership, focusing instead on maintaining Canada’s relationship with the U.S. amid potential trade tensions. The Liberal party will announce its new leader on March 9. Candidates must declare by January 23 and pay a $350,000 entry fee. Voting members must be Liberal members by January 27.