While longtime cabinet ministers Dominic LeBlanc and Melanie Joly have officially announced they have no plans to run for the Liberal leadership — up for grabs since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation on Monday — several well-known faces are organizing behind the scenes to launch bids of their own.
Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney is expected to launch his bid next week, with dozens of MPs supporting him, sources close to Carney told CTV News.
On Monday, he said he’s "encouraged and honoured by the support" he’s already received and is "considering this decision closely with (his) family over the coming few days."
Former B.C. premier Christy Clark is said to be "organizing heavily" and will formally decide early next week whether she will run for the leadership, an official spokesperson confirmed to CTV News.
Clark was the 35th premier of B.C. from 2011 to 2017, and the first woman to be elected premier of the province.
A source close to Karina Gould, the current leader of the Government in the House of Commons, confirmed she is also seriously considering entering the leadership race.
Gould wants to run a campaign focused on affordability and younger Canadians, the source said. She will spend the weekend trying to ascertain whether she can fundraise to make the $350,000 entrance fee.
Earlier on Friday, Joly, Canada’s foreign affairs minister, confirmed she will not be running in this race, despite being widely considered a potential successor to Trudeau.
In a statement on X, Joly wrote that her focus would remain on navigating the "unjustified threat" of tariffs coming from U.S. president-elect Donald Trump.
Former N.B. premier Brian Gallant also confirmed to CTV News that he will not be running for Liberal leader, citing his focus on his family.
On Thursday evening, the Liberal Party of Canada released its leadership race rules, saying that a new leader will be picked on March 9 and contestants must declare by Jan. 23.
With files from CTV News Senior Political Correspondent Vassy Kapelos
In a seismic political move, Justin Trudeau has announced his intention to step down as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and prime minister, once his successor is named. This decision comes after more than nine years in the country's top job and nearly 12 years at the helm of his party.
With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation as Liberal party leader, several well-known political faces may be waiting in the wings for their opportunity to take his place.
In his resignation speech on Monday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Parliament would be prorogued until March, which will give the Liberal party time to find a new leader ahead of an expected confidence vote and early election.
A new book about Chrystia Freeland has just come out, after the publishing company sped up its release date by a few months. CTV News sifted through the book and pulled out some notable anecdotes, as well as insights about Freeland's relationship with the prime minister.
Amid a potential tariff threat that is one month away, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's border czar Tom Homan is calling talks with Canada over border security 'positive' but says he is still waiting to hear details.
A Hail Mary rehash of the greatest hits from the Trudeau government’s three-week travelling pony-show, the 2024 federal budget takes aim at reversing the party’s popularity plunge in the under-40 set, writes political columnist Don Martin. But will it work before the next election?
Political columnist Don Martin sat down with former federal health minister Jane Philpott, who's on a crusade to help fix Canada's broken health care system, and who declined to take any shots at the prime minister who dumped her from caucus.
While Justin Trudeau's recent housing announcements are generally drawing praise from experts, political columnist Don Martin argues there shouldn’t be any standing ovations for a prime minister who helped caused the problem in the first place.
It came to pass on Thursday evening that the confidentially predictable failure of the Official Opposition non-confidence motion went down with 204 Liberal, BQ and NDP nays to 116 Conservative yeas. But forcing Canada into a federal election campaign was never the point.
When the Liberal government chopped a planned beer excise tax hike to two per cent from 4.5 per cent and froze future increases until after the next election, says political columnist Don Martin, it almost guaranteed a similar carbon tax move in the offing.
Justin Trudeau says U.S. president-elect Donald Trump kicked the tires on the potential annexation of Canada during their recent meeting in Florida, but the topic was quickly dropped when the prime minister countered with a request for two states.
An investigation is underway by Elk Valley RCMP after a man died Wednesday after falling into a sink hole at Fernie Alpine Resort.
Two Alberta men have been sentenced for their roles in the illegal Coutts border blockade in 2022.
While longtime cabinet ministers Dominic LeBlanc and Melanie Joly have officially announced they have no plans to run for the Liberal leadership, several well-known faces are organizing behind the scenes to launch bids of their own.
Daybreak on HMCS Ottawa began with a call over the marine radio from a Chinese warship. The call is coming from a Chinese Frigate known as the Yuncheng, the warship has been shadowing HMCS Ottawa through the South China Sea for two days and counting.
A Saskatchewan business owner lost her Los Angeles home as wildfires ravage parts of the city.
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump was sentenced Friday to no punishment in his historic hush money case, a judgment that lets him return to the White House unencumbered by the threat of a jail term or a fine.
Socialite Paris Hilton shared a video showing her ravaged house, destroyed by the L.A. wildfires., 'I’m standing here in what used to be our home, and the heartbreak is truly indescribable,' Hilton wrote on Instagram.
School boards across Canada are grappling with the fallout from a significant cyberattack on PowerSchool, a widely used administration software platform.
Two Alberta men have been sentenced for their roles in the illegal Coutts border blockade in 2022.
An investigation is underway by Elk Valley RCMP after a man died Wednesday after falling into a sink hole at Fernie Alpine Resort.
A British Columbia RCMP officer has been suspended with pay as he faces criminal charges of sexual assault and uttering threats.
A Saskatchewan business owner lost her Los Angeles home as wildfires ravage parts of the city.
A Nova Scotia man is mourning the death of his donkey following New Year's Day fireworks.
Doug Ford addressed his decision to block international students from attending Ontario medical schools while celebrating the expansion of a Cambridge, Ont. hospital.
Flames were already attacking the campus of Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center when the cantor, Ruth Berman Harris, and three companions rushed in to rescue its sacred Torah scrolls.
The extent of the damage from wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area is horrific however it's tallied: Neighbourhoods have been erased, landmarks destroyed and lives lost.
U.S. President Joe Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation Wednesday from the Oval Office, five days before president-elect Donald Trump is sworn in.
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is preparing more than 100 executive orders starting Day One of the new White House, in what amounts to a shock-and-awe campaign on border security, deportations and a rush of other policy priorities.
Rudy Giuliani was found in contempt of court Friday for the second time in a week, as a federal judge warned him he could be sent to jail if he doesn't stop spreading lies about two former Georgia election workers who won a US$148-million defamation judgement against him.
Socialite Paris Hilton shared a video showing her ravaged house, destroyed by the L.A. wildfires., 'I’m standing here in what used to be our home, and the heartbreak is truly indescribable,' Hilton wrote on Instagram.
While longtime cabinet ministers Dominic LeBlanc and Melanie Joly have officially announced they have no plans to run for the Liberal leadership, several well-known faces are organizing behind the scenes to launch bids of their own.
Justin Trudeau says U.S. president-elect Donald Trump kicked the tires on the potential annexation of Canada during their recent meeting in Florida, but the topic was quickly dropped when the prime minister countered with a request for two states.
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly will not run for Liberal leadership. Up to now, Joly was widely considered a potential successor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Former premier of New Brunswick Bran Gallant also confirmed to CTV News that he will not be in the running for Liberal leader.
The number of gastroenteritis cases at the University of Guelph has risen to 190.
Provincial and territorial health plans will cover primary care provided by nurse practitioners, pharmacists and midwives starting next year, federal health minister Mark Holland announced on Friday.
Uncertainty about losing a home or a neighbourhood is one factor, studies have showed, that can contribute to an increase in mental health problems among people who experience wildfires.
On Friday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on TikTok’s legal challenge to the law, which the company claims violates its First Amendment rights and those of its 170 million American users
A Manitoba researcher was part of a historic research team that uncovered the oldest ice core ever retrieved.
School boards across Canada are grappling with the fallout from a significant cyberattack on PowerSchool, a widely used administration software platform.
Mel Gibson's home in Malibu was destroyed by the Los Angeles wildfires while he was away recording a podcast with Joe Rogan in Austin, Texas, Gibson has revealed.
Smooth like butter, like a superstar about to hit the road. BTS member J-Hope will embark on his first solo tour next month.
Megan Thee Stallion has been granted a restraining order from imprisoned rapper Tory Lanez until early 2030.
The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed Rebel News Network's latest bid to quash $3,000 in fines levied against the right-wing media outlet by the commissioner of elections.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission says that it has settled charges against former WWE CEO Vince McMahon over his failure to disclose to the sports entertainment company's board and others that he signed two settlement agreements worth US$10.5 million with two women in order for them not to reveal potential claims against himself and WWE.
Meta is ending its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, known as DEI, the company said Friday, becoming the latest company to pull back from such practices in the wake of pressure from conservative critics and customers.
Jean-Philippe Marineau and Patrice Beauparlant, lifelong friends who grew up in Hearst, Ont., are training for a 450-km trek from Fort Albany to Hearst, Ont.
A lucky lottery ticket will end up benefitting an Ontario centre that supports kids with disabilities and their families.
A Winnipeg sculptor’s latest creation could also double as a house guard.
The players and coaches tasked with separating football from real life are finding it difficult, but they are determined to meet the challenges on all fronts when they “host” the Minnesota Vikings at the Cardinals' State Farm Stadium on Monday night.
Canada Soccer has settled on former San Diego Wave coach Casey Stoney as the new coach of its women's team, according to multiple reports.
The Los Angeles Kings were thinking about friends and family in wildfire-ravaged California as they embarked on an eight-day road trip that kicked off Friday in Winnipeg.
Automakers pulled out all the stops to showcase their latest advances for in-vehicle experiences at CES, the Consumer Technology Association’s annual trade show of all things tech, in Las Vegas this week.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday it has opened a probe into 2.6 million Tesla vehicles in the United States over reports of crashes involving a feature that allows users to move their cars remotely.
Waterloo Regional Police Services helped recover 20 stolen vehicles in Hamilton, Ont.
A Winnipeg sculptor’s latest creation could also double as a house guard.
A Manitoba researcher was part of a historic research team that uncovered the oldest ice core ever retrieved.
Hayley and Bill Atkinson’s love story begins that night he abruptly left in the middle of playing a card game with friends, and didn’t return for a long time.
Though it has been nearly five decades since Elvis' death, his music and influence continue to inspire fans around the world, including tribute artist Thane Dunn of Moncton, N.B.
A single lot in Delta, B.C., that used to be home to a single rancher built in the 80s is the site of four separate homes, housing four generations of the same family.
The removal of a beaver dam in a rural Manitoba community is having some unintended consequences, sending a small flood downstream, catching residents off-guard.
For 15 years, those who volunteer for the Greater Moncton chapter of Project Linus have been making blankets for children who need comfort at challenging time in their lives.
A captivating canine is being hailed as a hero after one of his owners took a terrifying fall.
Rose Worona and Anne Skwarchuk were born in 1935 on a farm near Hafford. Now, they’re celebrating their 90th birthday together.
A Ukrainian Orthodox church has been put up for sale in Chilliwack, following years of declining membership and a rising debt bill.
British Columbia is preparing to deploy B.C. wildfire crews to southern California.
The marquee at The Penthouse strip club in downtown Vancouver is known for its edgy comments on politics and pop culture.
Toronto will get a blast of winter weather to start off the weekend, with the possibility of up to 10 centimetres of snow by Saturday morning.
A man in his 70s has died after falling through the ice in Lake Ontario by the Toronto Islands, police say.
A Brampton teenager wanted in connection with a Vaughan home invasion earlier this week that resulted in a shooting has been arrested, police say.
Two Alberta men have been sentenced for their roles in the illegal Coutts border blockade in 2022.
An investigation is underway by Elk Valley RCMP after a man died Wednesday after falling into a sink hole at Fernie Alpine Resort.
Veterinary experts at the University of Calgary will study racehorses in hopes of preventing injuries and deaths.
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) is looking at consolidating elementary school programs into two – Enhanced English and French Immersion – and will phase out some special education programs as part changes to its programs.
OC Transpo says an individual on the O-Train Line 1 tracks near Bayview Station caused delays for passengers Friday afternoon.
Algonquin College plans to close its campus in Perth, Ont. next year, as it deals with a multi-million dollar deficit due to the new federal cap on international students and provincial funding shortfalls.
Montrealers, accustomed to ice storms, snow and cold, found themselves in Los Angeles this week as major wildfires raged throughout the region.
Quebec said Friday it will send two more firefighting aircraft to California, a day after one of the province's water bombers collided with a drone while battling the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area.
A water main break in the City of Île-Perrot has caused a lane closure on the westbound side of Highway 20 near Perrot Boulevard due to water accumulation.
Alberta's Opposition NDP is calling on the provincial government to act as thousands of school support workers prepare to walk off the job in Edmonton and some nearby communities.
Kellen Lee Carr-Mandrusiak was charged with second-degree murder in the death of 30-year-old Brandon Lee Cardinal on Sept. 14.
Massage therapy associations in Alberta are working with the province to try and get the profession regulated.
The daughter of a Nova Scotia woman killed by her husband is calling for greater public discussion about domestic violence, saying she learned too late about the warning signs in her mother's relationship.
One man is dead and another is seriously injured after a vehicle struck a power pole in Moncton, N.B., Friday morning.
The Halifax Regional Police says it recovered a heat pump, bikes, and 300 boxes and bags as part of a “retail theft blitz” last month.
Manitoba’s Crown attorneys are sounding the alarm over rising crime, caseloads and vacancies which they say are putting the public at risk.
The Los Angeles Kings were thinking about friends and family in wildfire-ravaged California as they embarked on an eight-day road trip that kicked off Friday in Winnipeg.
The mayor’s inner circle will consider whether to restore funding to a community hub at the Millennium Library.
A snowfall warning is in effect for parts of southwest Saskatchewan on Friday, with potential for some areas to reach up to 50 centimetres over the weekend.
While headed in opposite directions as franchises, it was a busy trade season for Saskatchewan’s Western Hockey League (WHL) clubs.
A Saskatchewan business owner lost her Los Angeles home as wildfires ravage parts of the city.
New fraud charges have been laid against a former restaurant and business owner in Stratford.
The number of gastroenteritis cases at the University of Guelph has risen to 190.
A lucky lottery ticket will end up benefitting an Ontario centre that supports kids with disabilities and their families.
Saskatchewan Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill has signed a deal with the federal government to expand access to medication for people with rare diseases.
A recent cybersecurity incident targeting PowerSchool, a student information software provider, has compromised data from Prairie Spirit School Division.
A prestigious high school basketball tournament is underway at the Bedford Road Collegiate in Saskatoon.
Jean-Philippe Marineau and Patrice Beauparlant, lifelong friends who grew up in Hearst, Ont., are training for a 450-km trek from Fort Albany to Hearst, Ont.
While longtime cabinet ministers Dominic LeBlanc and Melanie Joly have officially announced they have no plans to run for the Liberal leadership, several well-known faces are organizing behind the scenes to launch bids of their own.
A man and a woman from Blind River have been charged with first-degree murder and a third person has been charged with accessory to murder after the fact.
Four puppies abandoned in the freezing cold on the side of a Middlesex County road are headed to a rescue agency this weekend.
Travis Hopkins is being described as a charismatic, passionate angler, who was killed just steps away from his recently opened fishing business in Durham. The person accused of killing him was reportedly his business partner, Scott Timbers.
Police say that four masked men entered White Oaks Mall Thursday, armed with hammers. They smashed display cases and stole jewellery.
Ontario Provincial Police have added a number of charges to a young man who threatened Collingwood school in 2024.
A fisherman had a close call on Lake Simcoe after becoming stranded on an ice flow off the 30th Sideroad in Innisfil Friday.
Bracebridge's historical Silver Bridge will be closed for the foreseeable future.
The City of Windsor's recent purchase of a west-end school was driven by the need for more housing and the desire to prevent another vacant space from becoming a crime hotspot, according to one councillor.
A Windsor resident who created a petition in an effort to save the tunnel bus from being eliminated is gathering support on both sides of the Windsor/Detroit border.
Detroit police officers have been given permission to show some Lions pride while in uniform, with Chief Todd A. Bettison authorizing them to wear Detroit Lions hats while on duty.
The picturesque city that is B.C.'s capital has an unseen sinister side that many people are not even aware of.
A British Columbia RCMP officer has been suspended with pay as he faces criminal charges of sexual assault and uttering threats.
If you have extra cash lying around, what should you buy? For anyone analyzing their budget for the new year, researchers have a framework that might help get the most satisfaction out of spending.
Firefighters knocked down a blaze on the third floor of a low-rise apartment building near downtown Kelowna Monday afternoon.
Search and rescue volunteers in B.C.’s Okanagan successfully reunited two skiers with their family Friday evening.
Police in Kelowna say an international investigation has led to child pornography charges against a 46-year-old man.
As U.S. president-elect Donald Trump threatens to annex Canada, some residents in Montana are sharing their thoughts on the idea of Canada becoming the “51st state.”
An investigation is underway by Elk Valley RCMP after a man died Wednesday after falling into a sink hole at Fernie Alpine Resort.
Two Alberta men have been sentenced for their roles in the illegal Coutts border blockade in 2022.
Dorothy Whitefish of Fort Frances, Ont., won the $250,000 top prize with Instant Bingo Multiplier, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. said Friday.
Two people have been charged with drug trafficking after police in Sault Ste. Marie noticed a vehicle with heavily tinted windows.
An outbreak has been declared in a medical unit at the Sault Area Hospital due to a superbug.
Police in eastern Newfoundland say that for the second time in less than a month thieves have used heavy equipment to smash into a bank and steal an ATM.
Liberal MP Yvonne Jones speaks to reporters before a meeting of the Liberal women's caucus, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. Jones announced this morning that she will not be running in the next federal election for her seat in Labrador. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
A draft energy deal with Quebec heralded as a game-changer for indebted Newfoundland and Labrador is heading for a vote Thursday night at the legislature in St. John's, N.L.
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