What’s the Status on Contenders for Leader of the Liberal Party?

What’s the Status on Contenders for Leader of the Liberal Party?
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves a news conference after announcing his intention to resign as Liberal leader outside Rideau Cottage in Ottawa on Jan. 6, 2025. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick
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With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announcing he intends to resign, a number of potential leadership hopefuls are currently weighing whether to jump in the race to replace him.

Since Trudeau has asked the governor general to prorogue the Parliament until March 24, which she granted, it is expected the new leader will be chosen through an accelerated leadership race.