Field of candidates narrows in the race to replace Trudeau [Video]

Former B.C. premier Christy Clark, left, bowed out of the federal Liberal leadership race on Jan. 14, 2025, along with Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne.

QMI Agency / The Canadian Press

OTTAWA — The race to replace Justin Trudeau winnowed to just a few major contenders Tuesday, as more and more Liberals decide to stay on the sidelines in their party’s coming leadership contest.

The two most anticipated candidates — former finance minister Chrystia Freeland and former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney — are expected to launch their campaigns later this week.

Tonda MacCharles is Ottawa Bureau Chief and a senior reportercovering federal politics. Follow her on Twitter: @tondamacc.

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