Former British Columbia premier Christy Clark said Tuesday she will not run in the race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader of the federal Liberal Party.
In a statement, Clark thanked the volunteers who had expressed interest in her potential candidacy and organizers who mobilized “on very short notice,” but said there wasn’t enough time for her to mount a successful campaign.
“I have made the difficult decision to step back,” Clark said.
“While we have come a long way, in a short time, there is simply not enough time to mount a successful campaign and for me to effectively connect with Francophone Canadians in their language. I have worked hard at improving my French but it’s not where it needs to be, today.”
Global News had previously reported that Clark had been taking French lessons ahead of a potential entry into federal politics.
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Clark was previously seen as a potential contender in the race …