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Canada's Liberal Party says it will choose a new leader to replace Trudeau on March 9

Canada's Liberal Party says it will choose a new leader to replace Trudeau on March 9

Associated Press
Jan 10, 2025
Canada's Liberal Party says it will choose a new leader to replace Trudeau on March 9

TORONTO — Canada's governing Liberal Party will announce the country's next prime minister on March 9 after a leadership vote that follows the resignation of Justin Trudeau this week.

Trudeau remains prime minister until a new leader is chosen.

The frontrunners for the Liberal leadership are former central banker Mark Carney and ex-Finance Minster Chrystia Freeland, whose abrupt resignation last month forced Trudeau's exit.

The next Liberal leader could be the shortest-tenured prime minister in the country's history. All three opposition parties have vowed to bring down the Liberals' minority government in a no-confidence vote after parliament resumes on March 24.

Recent polls suggest the Liberals’ chances of winning the next election look slim. In the latest poll by Nanos, the Liberals trail the opposition Conservatives 45% to 23%.

Trudeau announced his resignation Monday after facing an increasing loss of support both within his party and in the country.