Mélanie Joly announces she will not seek Liberal leadership role

thestar.com

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has announced she will not run for the Liberal leadership. She cited her commitment to her role as foreign minister as the reason for her decision. Joly had been considered a potential successor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. She expressed that stepping away from her responsibilities was difficult, especially given current challenges. She highlighted the importance of addressing U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada. Joly emphasized that her focus will remain on these critical issues.


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