Christy Clark, the former premier of British Columbia, abandoned a possible bid to replace Justin Trudeau, further narrowing the field for Canada’s next Liberal Party leader and prime minister.

Canada's Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Francois-Philippe Champagne speaks during Question Period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, December 17, 2024. REUTERS/Patrick Doyle/File Photo TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian Innovation Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne on Tuesday said he would not run in the race to replace Justin Trudeau as leader of the ruling Liberal Party.

The Trump-like Conservative leader is riding an anti-establishment wave—and will almost certainly become PM this year.

One of President-elect Donald Trump's priorities when he officially assumes office next week includes imposing a 25 percent tariff on all goods from Canada. While the country's Conservative Party leader,

Canada’s Ambassador to the U.S. affirmed that the country is willing to boost American imports in the wake of President-elect Trump’s threats to increase tariffs. “We are happy to source what we can from the United States.