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‘Fight for Canada’: Chrystia Freeland confirms Liberal leadership run

Chrystia Freeland announced this morning that she will enter the leadership race for the head of the Liberal Party and Prime Minister of Canada.
The former finance minister posted on social media that she will launch her campaign on Sunday at noon from Toronto.
Official launch Sunday. pic.twitter.com/4Uq3MHQsib
— Chrystia Freeland (@cafreeland) January 17, 2025
Freeland resigned from her finance position in mid-December mere hours before an economic update.
She was replaced by Dominic LeBlanc who announced earlier in January that he won’t run for the leadership but will rather focus on his role as Finance Minister.
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Former cabinet minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has already spoken out for her support for Freeland.
“She has proven her ability to stand up to President Trump and defend the interests of Quebec’s regions. Chrystia is the leader we need,” said Bibeau.
Anthony Housefather, Member of Parliament for Mount Royal, Quebec, posted his support for Freeland on Thursday, saying he “trusts her implicitly to manage the relationship with our best friend and trading partner,” in reference to the United States.
Housefather wrote that he has worked closely with Freeland on Canada/U.S. relations.
I am supporting @cafreeland. J’appuie Chrystia Freeland. pic.twitter.com/t92D1IrCaS
— Anthony Housefather (@AHousefather) January 17, 2025
Economist and banker Mark Carney announced his campaign for the Liberal leadership yesterday afternoon.
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This is a developing news story — more to come.