The race to replace Justin Trudeau as leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party – and as the country’s prime minister – is well under way, with seven candidates throwing their names into contention. The leadership hopefuls had until Thursday evening to meet a deadline to formally submit their candidacies before the party picks its new chief on March 9.

Chrystia Freeland, the former deputy prime minister, sought to distance herself from Mr. Trudeau in a public letter criticizing him for “costly political gimmicks.”

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau listens during a meeting of the Canadian Automotive Partnership Council at Martinrea International in Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada, January 17, 2025. REUTERS/Cole Burston/File Photo TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated on Tuesday that his government is ready to respond to all scenarios if U.

The race to replace Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is dominated by one name: Donald Trump. How to wrestle with the incoming president and his tariff threats has emerged as the defining question in the Liberal Party leadership contest.

In a shocking turn of events, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns after U.S. President Donald Trump controversially refers to Canada as a "state of America." This move comes amidst escalating tariff disputes between the two nations.