Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has endorsed Mark Carney in the race for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada, arguing the former governor of the Bank of Canada has a "clear vision" for the future.

Former cabinet ministers Chrystia Freeland and Karina Gould officially launch their bids for Liberal leadership.

Joly's endorsement comes as ex-finance minister Chrystia Freeland begins her campaign Sunday to replace Justin Trudeau, who remains prime minister until a new Liberal Party leader is chosen on March 9.

The senior ranks of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet have made their choice on who they believe should replace him as Canada’s prime minister — and they’re throwing their weight behind Mark Carney.

OTTAWA — Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland endured more than a dozen disruptions to her Liberal leadership launch speech on Sunday as protesters shouted her down and banged on a door at the Toronto venue.

Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney has secured the endorsements of four more current and former cabinet ministers.

Northern Ontario Liberal MPs were set to endorse Carney for leader at a news conference on Friday. Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, who is backing Carney, said it was cancelled because of a scheduling conflict and the event likely will be moved to somewhere in northern Ontario.

TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly announced Sunday she is endorsing former central banker Mark Carney to be the next Liberal leader and Canada’s new prime minister.

Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney secured three more endorsements from cabinet on Saturday, with Defence Minister Bill Blair and Transport Minister Anita Anand backing Carney in statements on X a

Add Nickel Belt Marc Serre to the growing list of prominent Liberals who are backing Mark Carney to become the next leader of the party and the next prime minister. In a statement, Serre said he believes Carney is the leadership candidate best suited to meet the needs of the Nickel Belt riding and Northern Ontario in general.

Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney has secured the endorsements of four more current and former cabinet ministers.

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