The deadline to file an application to run for the Liberal Party leadership has now passed, and seven candidates will be vying for the top spot during the short campaign, pending party approval.
Leadership hopefuls had until Jan. 23 to make a $50,000 refundable payment and collect 300 signatures from registered Liberals, including 100 signatures in three different provinces.
In total, four current and two former Liberal MPs have thrown their hat in the ring, as well as former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney.
Two MPs who were recently cabinet ministers have joined the race: Chrystia Freeland and Karina Gould. A number of potential contenders from cabinet decided not to run, with some citing the need to concentrate their attention on the tariff threats coming from the new U.S. administration….