In just under a month, Liberal Party members will choose their next leader, who will automatically become Canada’s next prime minister. At least until the next election.
Candidates vying to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on March 9 are starting to flesh out their visions for the country.
This unusual leadership race has seen the main challengers pivot to confront the existential threats to the Canadian economy lobbed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Here’s how the contenders are responding to Trump’s tariffs and what they’re pitching on the home front.
Mark Carney
Former central banker Mark Carney has spent the first half of the race fanning across the country, promising to bring a centrist focus on the economy if he’s successful in replacing Trudeau.
Since launching his campaign, Carney — who has amassed the most caucus …