Canada's governing Liberal Party will announce the country's new prime minister March 9 after a leadership vote following Justin Trudeau's resignation.

Justin Trudeau, who has led the country for nearly a decade, is giving up leadership of the Liberal party. He said he would remain in both roles until his replacement had been chosen through a party election.

Canada's Liberal Party announced that a new prime minister and party leader would be chosen on March 9 after Justin Trudeau resigned. Frontrunners include Anita Anand and Chandra Arya. Challenges include Trump's tariff threats and opposition pledges for a no-confidence vote.

(Reuters) -Outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party said late on Thursday it will choose a new leader on March 9 ahead of the 2025 elections for which polls show the party in a very weak position.

The front runners for the Liberal leadership are former central banker Mark Carney and ex-Finance Minster Chrystia Freeland, whose abrupt resignation last month forced Trudeau's exit.

Canada's ruling Liberal Party is looking for a new leader to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced on Jan. 6 he intended to step down. The Liberal Party will pick a new chief on March 9.

As Trudeau prepares to step down, CBC's The House spoke to experts and analysts about the legacy he leaves behind — and whether Trudeau's transformation of Canada will outlast his government.

Canadas Liberal Party is in search of a new leader following Prime Minister Justin Trudeaus announcement to step down. The winner will be revealed on March 9. Top contenders include prominent figures with