Freeland, the former finance minister and deputy prime minister, announced her decision on social media, stating that her campaign will formally launch this Sunday.
In an op-ed published in the Toronto Star, Freeland outlined her vision for Canada, emphasizing her readiness to stand firm against external challenges, including former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports.
Her announcement comes just days after former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney kicked off his campaign in Edmonton. Meanwhile, Government House Leader Karina Gould is expected to declare her candidacy soon, and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson is reportedly nearing a decision on entering the race.
With the deadline for potential candidates approaching, the contest to succeed Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader is heating up, drawing significant attention from both party members and the Canadian public.
Source: The Canadian Press
