After 12 years leading the Liberal Party of Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation, triggering a succession battle among prominent party members to replace him as both party leader and prime minister before the upcoming general elections against the Conservative Party. Potential contenders include Chrystia Freeland, Mélanie Joly, Mark Carney, and Christy Clark, with former finance minister Dominic LeBlanc opting out of the leadership race. The new Liberal Party leader will be chosen through a vote by party members, setting the stage for a significant political shift in Canada.
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