Chrystia Freeland blew up the career of her top political ally, Justin Trudeau. Now, she is taking on an old friend, the former central banker Mark Carney.Freeland, 56 years old, said on X Friday that she intends to run for the leadership of Canada’s Liberal Party and become the country’s next prime minister,

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

We’re tracking the potential contenders to lead Canada’s Liberal Party. This Star graphic will update as candidates confirm they are in — or out — of the running.

Freeland, who was one of Trudeau's closest political allies for a decade, quit last month after resisting his demands for more spending and wrote a letter denouncing his governing style.

Justin Trudeau's leadership has faced significant challenges in the wake of the COVID crisis, leading to a loss of confidence among Canadians from various backgrounds.

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.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday morning that he is resigning as leader of the Liberal Party, ending nearly a decade of leadership defined by progressive policies and landmark achievements in LGBTQ+ rights.

The prime minister of Canada will step-down in March as the country's leader and head of the Liberal Party, he announced Monday.

Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney announced on Thursday (January 16) that he was running to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader of the ruling Liberal Party, saying he wanted to focus on the struggling economy.

Mark Carney has run two central banks and championed the green transition. Now he wants to lead Canada’s Liberal Party.