Liberal Party of Canada leadership candidates (left to right) Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould and Frank Baylis take part in the French-language Liberal leadership debate in Montreal on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. The federal Liberals will pick a new leader on March 9. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
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By Kyle Duggan The Canadian Press
MONTREAL – A new poll suggests that while former central banker Mark Carney is still the odds-on favourite to win the Liberal leadership, he isn’t likely to win on the first ballot.
A Mainstreet Research survey shows Carney with a solid lead among registered Liberals — and former finance minister Chrystia Freeland coming in second.
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