6 Liberal leadership contenders in race

Liberal Party approves 6 candidates to run in leadership race
Six of the seven Liberal leadership candidates who submitted their nomination papers have now been approved by the party to run in the race to succeed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
So how’s the Liberal leadership race going?
The Big Story podcast takes a look at the federal Liberal leadership race thus far, including the endorsement battle and the Trump effect.
Nine things to know about Mark Carney, from goalie to finance ‘whiz kid’ to the Liberal leadership race
A walk through the Star’s archives to learn more about Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney, the 59-year-old former central banker from Edmonton, Alta.
Where does the Liberal Party leadership race stand?
Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould, Jaime Battiste, Frank Baylis and Ruby Dhalla all confirmed their candidacy has been approved by the Liberal Party. The final signoff is still to come from Elections Canada.
Mark Carney might have the edge as potential Liberal leader, but still faces major obstacles
While Mark Carney’s outsider status inspires the Liberal faithful, his performance on the campaign trail is more likely to highlight the drawbacks of political inexperience.
Mark Carney viewed more positively than Chrystia Freeland in Liberal leadership race, survey suggests
Abacus Data polling shows 33% of respondents view former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney positively, compared to 29% for former finance minister Chrystia Freeland.
Liberal leadership race: Who’s in and who’s out?
The deadline to enter the Liberal Leadership race ended Jan. 23. CBC’s Catherine Cullen breaks down who has the edge in the race.
Canada’s Liberal leadership race: Who’s running to replace Justin Trudeau?
Montreal, Canada – The race to replace Justin Trudeau as leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party – and as the country’s prime minister – is well under way, with seven candidates throwing their names into contention.
‘That’s not democratic!’ Canadians react to MP being rejected from Liberal leadership race
Canadians are surprised that a Member of Parliament won’t be able to run in the Liberal leadership race to become the next prime minister.
Liberal Party approves 6 contenders, denies 1 for leadership race
The Liberal Party has green-lit six contenders to run in its leadership race, but has shut out Ontario MP Chandra Arya and hasn't yet provided an explanation. Immigration Minister Marc Miller explains why he's the latest of a string of cabinet ministers to endorse Mark Carney.
The race to lead Canada’s Liberal Party hinges on handling Trump
T he sprint to succeed Justin Trudeau as the leader of Canada’s Liberal Party has begun. Eight candidates have put their names forward ahead of the January 23rd deadline, but the race will almost certainly be won by either the former central-bank governor,
Freeland vows to shrink size of cabinet, PMO if she becomes Liberal leader
Liberal leadership candidate vows to cut in half the number of ministers, which reached 40 members in December ...
“I will deport every illegal immigrant in Canada,” promises Liberal leadership candidate
Former Brampton MP and Liberal party leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla says she will deport illegal immigrants if she becomes ...
Arya says Liberals won't let him seek leadership, questions 'legitimacy of the next prime minister'
“This decision raises significant questions about the legitimacy of the leadership race and, by extension, the legitimacy of ...
Liberal leadership hopeful Chandra Arya says party informed him he can't enter the contest
Nepean MP Chandra Arya says he's been informed by the Liberal Party of Canada he's not permitted to run in the leadership ...