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Several Ministers from Canada’s Liberal Party Prepare for Leadership Race

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Former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, former B.C. Premier Christy Clark, and House Leader Karina Gould are also seeking support for their bids.(Photo: The Canadian Press)

Several ministers from Canada’s ruling Liberal Party are preparing to join the leadership race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, awaiting the official election rules before making formal announcements.

So far, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, and Employment Minister Steven MacKinnon have expressed their interest in running for the leadership.

Former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, former B.C. Premier Christy Clark, and House Leader Karina Gould are also seeking support for their bids.

Whoever wins the Liberal Party leadership race will become Canada’s next prime minister. However, the position may not last long, as the Liberals will face a motion to topple the government from the opposition when Parliament resumes immediately after the leadership election.

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