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Key Liberal Figures Decline Leadership Race as Trudeau's Exit Reshapes Canadian Politics

Several high-profile Liberal politicians, including Anita Anand and Steven MacKinnon, have ruled out leadership bids ahead of the March 9 vote to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Pablo Rodriguez announces his resignation as transport minister during a press conference in Gatineau, on September 19, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Steven MacKinnon talks to reporters during a break in a Liberal caucus meeting in Ottawa on Wednesday, Jan.8, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Overview

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation earlier this month, with the Liberal Party set to choose his successor on March 9, 2025.
  • Transport Minister Anita Anand confirmed she will not run for Liberal leadership or seek re-election, opting to return to academia after completing her current parliamentary term.
  • Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon also declined to enter the leadership race, citing the short timeline as a barrier to running the campaign he envisioned.
  • Other notable figures, including Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly and Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc, have similarly opted out of the leadership contest.
  • Former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney and ex-Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland are emerging as potential frontrunners, with Carney expected to formally announce his candidacy soon.