The new chairman of the Canadian Liberal Party will be announced on Sunday evening. He will also become the Prime Minister of Canada, at least for a short time.
In Canada, it will be clear today on Sunday, who will become a new leader of the liberal party when the current leader, the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leave the task.
About 140,000 Liberal Party members have voted for their favorite candidate. The party is due to announce the result late in the evening.
The new chairman will also become the new Prime Minister of Canada, says BBC. However, the task may remain short -term as liberals lead the minority government. The new parliamentary elections can be held in the near future.
The winner’s job is, among other things, to negotiate the US President Donald Trump With a threat of new duties and has threatened to make Canada a state of the US.
There are four candidates. Such as they are:
Mark Carney
Mark Carneya, the leader of Canada and English central banks, is considered to be the favorite. He appears as a strong strong CFO from outside politics, who is able to guide the trade war proclaimed by Trump through Canada.
Carney, 59, has recently been Trudeau’s Finance Advisor. However, he has sought to make a difference in nesting for the unpopular Prime Minister. Carney also serves as a special ambassador for the UN climate action.
Chrystia freeland
MP Chrystia Freeland, 57, was a long part of Trudeau’s insider. He has served as Foreign Minister, Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister.
However, freeland suddenly resigned last December. He and Trudeau have been on different lines, including how Canada should work on Trump’s customs threats.
Freeland worked as a journalist before his political career. His mother is Ukrainian. Freeland is a strict supporter of Ukraine. Trump has called him “toxic”.
Karina Gould
Folklore Karina Gould, 37, has served as Minister of Family and Minister of International Development on Trudeau’s Board of Directors.
Gould is the youngest woman who has become a minister in Canada. He says he will represent a “new generation” if elected.
Frank Baylis
Business man and former MP Frank Baylis63, says that he is utilizing his business experience to solve problems with the high cost of living in Canada.
Baylis claims to be able to handle Trump better than its rivals.
Source: Reuters