The next prime minister and group head will be chosen, according to the Liberal Party, which is currently in power in Canada. A leadership voting will take place on March 9. Justin Trudeau made the decision to step down from both jobs after being under enormous stress to do so a week later. He may continue to serve as the prime minister until the new president is chosen, though.
Sachit Mehra, chairman of the Liberal Party of Canada, said in a speech,” After a solid and stable nation-wide approach, the Liberal Party of Canada will select a new president on March 9, and get ready to fight and win the 2025 election”.
This democratic transition occurs at a hard time for Canada, with US President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly referring to it as the 51st state and threatening 25 % tariffs on Canadian exports.
The approaching Democratic leader might have the longest tenure as prime minister in American history. Opposition parties have pledged to issue the Democratic majority government in a no-confidence vote following the reconvention of Parliament on March 24.
Recent polling data points to declining Progressive support. Conservatives are currently ahead of Liberals by 45 % to 23 % according to Nanos ‘ most recent survey.
Trudeau resigned on Monday despite losing help both domestically and internationally. The 53-year-old previous prime minister’s son Pierre Trudeau lost support in the public due to rising food and housing prices as well as immigration problems.
However, the competition to get Canada’s information PM and Trudeau’s leader has started with several candidates in battle including India-born MP Chandra Arya and transport minister Anita Anand.
Here are thefrontrunners:
Transport secretary Anita Anand, 58, a former Yale educational, entered parliament in 2019 and managed Canada’s COVID-19 answer. She later became the defense minister, and she reformed the defense.
Chandra Arya, 78, an India-born MP representing Nepean has declared his candidacy for the Liberal Party leadership position.
Chrystia Freeland, the former deputy prime minister who stepped down in December following disagreements over Trump’s proposed 25-percent tariffs on Canadian imports. At 56, she has extensive cabinet experience since 2015 and leads in polls, though analysts note her communication challenges.
Mark Carney, 59, previously governed both the Bank of Canada and Bank of England before becoming Trudeau’s special economic advisor. Despite broad support, his lack of political experience and elite status may prove challenging.
Dominic LeBlanc, 57, Trudeau’s longtime friend and current finance minister, has led US negotiations and visited Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate twice. His close association with Trudeau might affect his candidacy.
European secretary Melanie Joly, 45, has had tense diplomatic relations with China and India. Her prospective leadership bid is of a significant interest to her team.
Former British Columbia leading Christy Clark, 59, expressed first curiosity in October. Her grassroots and outsider status may be useful.
