Melanie Joly confirms she will not run for Liberal leadership in Canada
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly will not run for the leadership of the Liberal party, a source confirmed. She was seen as a potential successor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation. Joly's decision comes as the Liberals prepare 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 $75,000. Other potential candidates include veteran MP Dominique LeBlanc, former finance minister Chrystia Freeland, and several current cabinet ministers.