Canadian Transport Minister Anita Anand Reverses Decision, Will Run in Federal Election

Anita Anand cites escalating U.S. trade threats and annexation rhetoric as key reasons for her decision to seek re-election after previously planning to leave politics.

• Anita Anand, Canada's Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, has announced she will run in the upcoming federal election, reversing her earlier decision to step away from politics.
• Anand attributed her change of heart to the growing 'existential crisis' Canada faces, including threats of U.S. annexation and potential 25% tariffs on key industries like steel and aluminum.
• Her initial decision to leave politics in January followed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement of his resignation, which prompted her to consider returning to academia.
• Anand emphasized that her decision to stay in public service is driven by national interest rather than political gains, despite recent improvements in Liberal Party polling after Trudeau’s resignation.
• The next federal election is scheduled for October 2025, though it could be called earlier, with former central banker Mark Carney favored to succeed Trudeau as Liberal Party leader.

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