The race for the Liberal leadership heats up as key candidates emerge and others step back
Ottawa: The race for a new Liberal leader is getting interesting. Mark Carney, the former Bank of Canada governor, is gearing up to run. His team has hinted at his plans, and it looks like he’s ready to jump in.
Then there’s Christy Clark, the former B.C. premier. She’s been mulling over her decision and mentioned on CBC Radio that she’s seriously considering a run. But she’s not thrilled about the tight timeline.
Over the weekend, some big names decided not to run. Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon and Transport Minister Anita Anand both announced they’re out. They want to focus on their current roles instead.
They’re not alone; Finance Minister Dominic Leblanc and Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly also said they’re sticking to their jobs. It’s a busy time for them.
Hopefuls have until January 23 to declare their candidacy, and the new leader will be revealed on March 9. So far, only former Montreal MP Frank Baylis and Nepean MP Chandra Arya have publicly said they’re in the race.
