Who Will Replace Canadian PM Trudeau?

Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as Canadian Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Party on Monday. Who might replace him?

Chrystia Freeland: The Former finance minister and deputy prime minister sparked calls for Trudeau's resignation when she resigned in December. B.C. MP Ken Hardie said, “Ms. Freeland, particularly because of the skill with which she dealt with Donald Trump in Trump 1.0, is clearly the one that I would choose to take the fight back to him again.”

Mark Carney: Carney said on Monday he would closely consider running for leadership. He has served as governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England.

Dominic LeBlanc: LeBlanc has held numerous cabinet positions, most recently as Finance Minister, following Freeland's resignation. He has accompanied Trudeau to Mar-a-Lago. 

Mélanie Joly: In December, a piece in the New York Times (Lean Left bias) framed Trudeau's foreign affairs minister as his possible successor. She has also represented Canada at Mar-a-Lago.

Francois-Philippe Champagne: Champagne has served in several cabinet roles, acting as minister of science and innovation since 2021 and has long been rumored as a potential Trudeau successor. 

Anita Anand: Anand has served as defense minister, president of the Treasury Board, and Minister of Transport and Internal Trade. She has made headlines even in typically lower-profile roles, leading to speculation about leadership ambitions. 

Christy Clark: Former B.C. premier Christy Clark said in October, when Trudeau's leadership was first being questioned, “I would want to be part of the conversation on the future direction of the Liberal Party and of the country.” Her distance from Trudeau's current government may help her if she decides to run.