The race to succeed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is heating up as former central banker Mark Carney and former Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland present themselves as the leading candidates. Trudeau will resign following a leadership vote among the Liberal Party on March 9, after nearly a decade in power. The incoming leader faces significant challenges, including threats from U.S. tariffs and the likelihood of a looming general election against the opposition Conservatives. Carney positions himself as a skilled fiscal manager with a robust economic background, while Freeland, who has recently distanced herself from Trudeau after a rift, emphasizes her experience in renegotiating trade deals and her steadfast stance on international issues. Other candidates like MP Karina Gould and indigenous politician Jaime Battiste have also entered the fray, seeking to address the growing discontent with the current government and offer new visions for the party.