Melanie Joly announces she will not run for Liberal Party leadership
Foreign Minister Melanie Joly has announced she will not run for the leadership of the Liberal Party. She was previously seen as a potential successor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who recently stated he would resign. In her statement, Joly emphasized her commitment to addressing trade issues with the U.S. and defending Canadian interests. She has spoken with many supporters who encouraged her to run but decided to focus on her current role. The Liberal Party plans to select a new leader by March 9. Candidates must declare by January 23 and pay a new entrance fee of $350,000, up from the previous $75,000.