Five takeaways from the two Liberal leadership debates [Video]

The four candidates for the Liberal Party leadership sparred during four hours of debate, first in French Monday and in English Tuesday, to argue why they’re the best option to lead the party and the country. Here are five takeaways from the exchanges between former central bank governor Mark Carney, former finance minister Chrystia Freeland, former House leader Karina Gould and businessman and former MP Frank Baylis.

Donald Trump’s ubiquity

U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to Canada’s economy and sovereignty dominated the debates, with each candidate saying they are in the best position to deal with such an unpredictable neighbour.

Ms. Freeland said “Trump is the greatest challenge Canada has faced since the Second World War” and touted her experience dealing with him during his first term to renegotiate NAFTA. Mr. Carney countered that Mr. Trump is different this time around and put forward his experience managing the 2007-2008 financial crisis as the governor of the …