MP Chandra Arya is the second candidate and firs current Liberal caucus member to declare his candidacy for the leadership of the Party.
Ayra announced his decision in a video message on Jan. 9, saying his vision is that the country needs to provide equal opportunities for younger generations to “unleash” entrepreneurship, and allow children and grandchildren to “embrace family values and take pride in a renewed, vibrant Canadian identity.”
Arya also pledged to make Canada a “sovereign republic,” which would involve replacing the monarchy as the head of state. He also outlined in a statement plans to restructure or eliminate government programs that are no longer relevant….