Canada's Liberal Party to select new prime minister on March 9 after Trudeau's resignation

Canada's Liberal Party will choose a new prime minister on March 9 after Justin Trudeau's resignation. He will remain in office until a successor is selected. Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland are leading candidates for the position. Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly has opted not to run, citing her current role's importance. The Liberal Party's leadership race rules were announced recently, with a $350,000 entry fee. Candidates must declare by January 23. Recent polls show the Liberals trailing the opposition Conservatives significantly.