Top Liberals prepare for leadership race as rules are set to change
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Top Liberal Party officials are meeting to establish rules for a leadership race following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's decision to step down. The national council aims to finalize the process quickly due to an approaching election. Several ministers, including Mélanie Joly and François-Philippe Champagne, are considering running for leadership but are waiting for the rules to be set. Current regulations allow non-Canadians to vote in party contests, raising concerns about foreign interference. Liberal MPs are eager for clarity on the rules, including whether cabinet members must resign to run. They hope to have a new leader in place by early March, as the party faces significant polling challenges against the Conservatives.