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The federal Liberals are turning their attention to a leadership race following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to resign, and new polling reveals who could be among the contenders likely to resonate with Canadians if they run. Whoever becomes Liberal leader will become prime minister as the Liberals remain in power even with a prorogued Parliament. New polling conducted by Ipsos exclusively for Global News looked at some of the names speculated to be weighing a potential run: two backbenchers, four cabinet ministers and two people currently not a part of the government. 3:28 Joly, Wilkinson prioritize handling Trump tariffs when asked if they will run for Liberal leader ...

A majority of Canadians support Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to step down, yet his announcement this week has not changed the Liberal party’s fortunes, new polling suggests. Eight in 10 (81 per cent) Canadians said they are in favour of Trudeau’s resignation, with more than half saying they “strongly approve” of it, according to an Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News and released on Wednesday.When announcing his plans to step aside, Trudeau said that it has become clear to him that if he’s having to fight internal battles, he cannot be the best option in the upcoming election.However, his decision to make way for a new leader has not moved the needle much for the Liberals’ prospects, with support for the party dropping by one point, down to 20 per cent, since simil...

Justin Trudeau’s days as leader of the Liberal Party are numbered after he announced plans to resign once the party elects his successor. But how does the selection process work in the Liberal Party? And who gets to choose the next leader?Outside his residence in Ottawa, Trudeau told reporters on Monday of his intention to step down following months of mounting pressure.“I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister, after the party selects its next leader through a robust nationwide competitive process,” Trudeau said.Trudeau said he had informed the Liberal Party president on Sunday evening.The Liberal Party’s board of directors must now set a date for the next leadership election and establish the leadership expenses committee, according to the party’s constitution. Story...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has outlined his proposed energy plan dubbed “Fortress Am-Can,” calling it a “renewed strategic alliance between Canada and America.” Ford made the announcement Wednesday and said the plan is aimed at achieving American-Canadian energy security and power economic growth for both countries, and “is a beacon of stability, security and long-term prosperity.”The announcement comes amid hefty tariff threats, and acquisition comments made against Canada by incoming U.S. president-elect Donald Trump.“Our country is not for sale. It will never be for sale. But I think we work together of an incredible trade deal,” Ford said on Wednesday.Ford added he wants to “stop wasting time and ridiculous ideas about merging” and focus efforts on Made in Canada and Made in USA. ...

Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he will not be running to become the next leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that he planned to step down as Liberal leader and as prime minister once the party selects its new leader. LeBlanc, who was appointed to the finance minister’s post last month, has taken himself out of the running.He was among the individuals believed to be potential contenders in a race.“While I am extremely grateful for the encouragement and the expressions of support I have received from caucus colleagues and Liberals across the country, I have decided not to be a candidate in the Liberal Party of Canada’s upcoming leadership race,” LeBlanc said in a statement.LeBlanc said he was going to focus his full attention on his...

By Kyle Duggan The Canadian Press Posted January 8, 2025 7:35 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Liberal MPs are meeting in Ottawa on Wednesday for the first time since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he will step down. The national caucus meeting, set to take place both in person and online, was originally set to last six hours to give MPs time to discuss Trudeau’s previous refusal to resign.Now, the focus will be on next steps for the party as it begins a national search for a leader who can hold their own against popular Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. ...