Chrystia Freeland Expected to Announce Liberal Leadership Bid This Weekend

Freeland plans to run for Liberal leader, proposing to replace the federal carbon price policy if elected.

Chrystia Freeland, former finance minister and deputy prime minister, is expected to formally announce her campaign for Liberal leader this Sunday, with intentions to confirm her candidacy on Friday.
If successful, Freeland could become Canada's second female prime minister, with the leadership vote scheduled for March 9, 2025.
Freeland has stated her plan to replace the federal consumer carbon price with a new system developed collaboratively with provinces and territories, citing public dissatisfaction with the current policy.
Her main opponent in the race, former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney, has also expressed intentions to make significant changes to the carbon price policy.
The leadership race signals a potential shift away from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s legacy carbon pricing policy, which has faced criticism during an affordability crisis.