Who will replace Justin Trudeau as prime minister of Canada?

Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday after nearly a decade as Canadian prime minister, bowing to rising discontent over his leadership and growing turmoil within his government.

Here are the runners and riders to replace him as the head of the Liberal Party.

The former deputy prime minister and minister for finance was a long time ally of Mr Trudeau but broke ranks with him over his handling of the economy.

The 56-year-old Toronto MP resigned in December, hastening Mr Trudeau’s departure.

In a resignation letter penned against the backdrop of tariff threats from Donald Trump, Ms Freehand said Canada could not afford “gimmicks”.

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