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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. ...

Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump’s threats to use “economic force” against Canada and its industries are sparking worry and disbelief. Speaking at a press conference Tuesday, Trump said he could use economic levers to push Canada toward becoming part of the United States, while also once again raising issues with the trade deficit and saying the U.S. doesn’t need to buy Canadian lumber, dairy or automobiles.Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, said Trump’s comments show he doesn’t understand how interconnected the Canada-U.S. auto business is.Trump has threatened to impose a 25 per cent tariff on goods coming in from Canada and Mexico, citing border security concerns.Volpe said the threat is madness and would lead to immediate pushback by U.S. aut...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will convene an in-person meeting with Canada’s premiers next week in Ottawa to discuss the looming economic threat from the U.S., the Prime Minister’s Office told Global News. The meeting, scheduled for Jan. 15, will be the first between Trudeau and the premiers since the prime minister announced on Monday he plans to resign after a new Liberal leader is chosen. Parliament has been prorogued until March 24 to allow for a leadership race.That announcement came with two weeks to go before the inauguration of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, who has threatened to impose economically damaging 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods upon taking office. 4:26 What could ...

As Donald Trump continues to talk about taking control of Greenland, his oldest son, Donald Trump Jr., travelled to the autonomous Dutch territory on Tuesday — but Greenlandic and Danish officials are making it clear they want nothing to do with what the Trumps are proposing. “Don Jr. and my Reps landing in Greenland,” Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social, Tuesday. “The reception has been great. They, and the Free World, need safety, security, strength, and PEACE! This is a deal that must happen. MAGA. MAKE GREENLAND GREAT AGAIN!” Donald Trump’s post to Truth Social, announcing his son’s arrival in Greenland. Donald Trump / Truth Social In a statement, Greenland’s government said the younger Trump’s...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office says he will attend former U.S. president Jimmy Carter’s funeral in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 9. Carter died Dec. 29 at the age of 100. He was the 39th president of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981.A public funeral will take place Thursday at the National Cathedral in Washington.The Prime Minister’s Office says Trudeau will attend the funeral to deliver condolences on behalf of Canadians and reaffirm the close ties between the two countries.In a post on X, the prime minister said Friday that Carter worked to make the world a better place.Carter will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol in Washington Tuesday night and again Wednesday. U.S. President Joe Biden will deliver a eulogy at his funeral Thursday. Story continues below advertisem...