Liberal Party Plans Two Leadership Debates in Montreal

The Liberal Party of Canada will hold two leadership debates in Montreal, with a French debate on February 24 and an English debate on February 25, ahead of the leadership election on March 9. Five candidates remain in the race: Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould, Frank Baylis, and Ruby Dhalla, all of whom have confirmed payment of the initial $125,000 installment of the $350,000 entry fee. The candidates will need to submit a final payment by February 17 to participate in the debates. Freeland has advocated for four debates to enhance public engagement, while other candidates have echoed the call for more discussions. The party has seen significant interest, with around 400,000 members registered to vote in the leadership race. Trudeau's announcement to resign has further intensified the competition among candidates vying for the leadership position.