The race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada is heating up, with two prominent names officially entering the contest.
Former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney have each announced their campaigns. As two of the most high-profile contenders so far, their candidacies have sparked debate over what the future of the Liberal Party might look like.
However, Conservative MP for Northumberland-Peterborough South Philip Lawrence is skeptical about the impact these candidates could have.
Lawrence suggests that Freeland and Carney represent continuity rather than change, a sentiment he expanded on as more names are expected to join the race in the coming days.
The leadership contest comes at a time when Canadians are grappling with a variety of economic and social challenges. Lawrence argues that the leadership race serves as a distraction from addressing those pressing issues.
The deadline for candidates to enter the race is fast approaching, with a new leader set to be chosen on March 9th.
