Canada's Liberal Party Prepares to Select New Leader and Prime Minister

With Justin Trudeau stepping down, the March 9 leadership vote will determine the next prime minister as candidates face scrutiny over policy and vision.

The Liberal Party leadership race was triggered by Justin Trudeau's resignation in January following growing dissatisfaction with his government.
Frontrunners Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland are vying for the position, with Carney leading in polls and Freeland emphasizing her policy proposals.
The leadership contest will use a ranked ballot system, requiring broad national support for the winner, with results announced on March 9 in Ottawa.
Freeland has proposed capping grocery profits and boosting defense spending, while Carney has focused on economic resilience and replacing the consumer carbon tax with incentives.
The new Liberal leader will face immediate challenges, including potential tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump and an expected parliamentary no-confidence vote that could lead to early elections.