Chrystia Freeland, the former deputy prime minister, sought to distance herself from Mr. Trudeau in a public letter criticizing him for “costly political gimmicks.”

Canada’s ruling Liberal Party is searching for a new leader following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement on January 6 that he will step down.

Former Canadian finance minister Chrystia Freeland on Friday announced that she would take part in the contest to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader of the ruling Liberal Party.

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened the first meeting of the newly established Council on Canada-U.S. Relations. The Council, which comprises leaders in business, innovation, and policy, will provide advice to the Prime Minister and Cabinet on issues related to Canada-U.S. relations, including the threat of tariffs.

When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was elected in 2015, he promised sunny ways and "a real change." Over the last nine years, there's no doubt his government has focused on fighting climate change, advancing Indigenous reconciliation and lifting some Canadians out of poverty.

Chrystia Freeland, the former Canadian finance minister who helped bring Justin Trudeau’s political career to an end when she resigned in December, has joined the race to replace him as prime minister.

Former Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland intends to run to lead the country's Liberal Party. In a statement posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Friday, Freeland said she would hold a formal campaign launch in the coming days,

Freeland said Friday a statement posted on X that she will officially launch her campaign on Sunday. Trudeau will remain prime minister until a new Liberal Party leader is chosen on March 9. Freeland announced her resignation from Trudeau’s Cabinet on Dec.

Chrystia Freeland has announced her candidacy for leader of Canada's Liberal Party, following her resignation as finance minister, which precipitated Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's decision to step down.