Jaime Battiste Drops out of Running for Liberal Leadership

Liberal MP Jaime Battiste gives a thumbs up as he makes his way to his vehicle in Ottawa on Jan. 24, 2025. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang

Nova Scotia Liberal MP Jaime Battiste says he is dropping out of the Liberal party leadership race and backing former central banker Mark Carney.

The MP for Sydney—Victoria made the announcement in a statement sent out late Thursday by his campaign.