Who will replace Justin Trudeau as the next Liberal leader? Here are the top contenders

The race to replace Justin Trudeau after his Monday resignation announcement has begun in earnest, with a number of possible contenders weighing their chances ahead of a coming federal election later this year.

Here are eight potential candidates, in alphabetical order.

Anita Anand

A lawyer and academic, she entered politics in the 2019 election, winning the seat of Oakville for the Liberals. Ms. Anand became public services and procurement minister after that election, and after the 2021 campaign, became minister of defence. In 2023, she was appointed President of the Treasury Board, and also assumed the Transport portfolio after the minister for the file resigned to run provincially. In December, her Treasury Board responsibilities were given to another minister and she retained the Transport position.