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.

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.

Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney is expected to formally announce his bid to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau late next week, a source close to his campaign told CBC News.

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is asked why so many cabinet ministers are supporting Mark Carney’s bid to become the next Liberal leader instead of former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland.

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is endorsing Mark Carney for Liberal leader, the first major endorsement from Quebec in the race.

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

TORONTO — Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly will endorse former central banker Mark Carney to be the next Liberal leader and Canada's next prime minister, an official source close to Joly ...

Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said she will endorse former central banker Mark Carney to be Liberal Party leader and Canada’s next prime minister TORONTO -- Canadian Foreign Minister ...

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.

Melanie Joly said she believes Carney is best positioned to defeat opposition Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre in the coming general election,

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are running their first leadership race in more than a decade to replace the departing Justin Trudeau. Candidates must declare by 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 23 with a $50,000 deposit towards a $350,

OTTAWA — Liberal lawmakers defended their endorsements of candidates to replace outgoing leader Justin Trudeau on Thursday, after the deadline for joining the race passed.