Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland Emerge as Front-Runners in Liberal Leadership Race

As Justin Trudeau steps down, the Liberal Party prepares for a March vote to choose his successor, with endorsements and policy positions shaping the race.

Mark Carney, former central banker, leads in endorsements, securing support from over 30 Liberal MPs, including key cabinet ministers like Mélanie Joly and Jonathan Wilkinson.
Chrystia Freeland, former finance minister, has the backing of about 20 MPs and is focusing her campaign on grassroots empowerment and standing up to external economic pressures.
Karina Gould, the youngest candidate at 37, is positioning herself as a voice for millennials and young families, proposing GST exemptions for children's essentials and a pause on carbon price increases.
The leadership race, triggered by Trudeau’s resignation, sees candidates vying to distance themselves from unpopular policies while addressing internal party reform and public trust issues.
The winner, to be decided on March 9, will face a challenging political landscape, with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre maintaining a significant lead in national polls.