Melanie Joly confirms she will not run for Liberal party leadership

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Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly announced she will not run for the Liberal party leadership, which will succeed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. She cited the need to focus on her current role amid threats of tariffs from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Joly's decision follows similar news from Liberal MP Dominic LeBlanc, who also opted out of the race to concentrate on his responsibilities as finance minister. Both ministers are prioritizing their roles in response to economic pressures. The Liberal party will select its new leader on March 9. Candidates must enter by January 23, with a fee of $350,000. Voting eligibility has been updated, allowing only citizens and permanent residents to participate.


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