On Jan. 6, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation and informed the public that parliament is suspended until March 24, 2025.
Trudeau’s reason for stepping away from government stems from the pressure he received from his own Liberal party. Trudeau said he would continue in his role until a new leader has been selected internally.
Confirmed candidates for the position as the new leader of the Liberal Party include Chandra Arya and Frank Baylis. There is speculation that two notable possible candidates could be former Premier Christy Clark and former Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland.
Reportedly, all candidates need to pay a $350,000 fee and make an official declaration of intent, which is due on Jan. 23, 2025.
It was announced that the next Liberal leader will be chosen on Mar. 9. Those wanting to vote for the next leader need to be a registered member of the Liberal party before the cut off date of Jan. 27. They must also be 14 years or older and hold Canadian citizenship or the equivalent to qualify.
Rachel is working towards a BA with a concentration in English and Theatre. She has been employed at The Cascade since Fall 2021 as a Staff Writer and a Jr. News Editor. Currently, she is the sectional News Editor and enjoys meeting and interviewing people as well as taking long walks in nature. Rachel also likes to stay up to date on the latest trends and informs students through her fashion column entitled Campus Fashion.
