The pool of potential candidates to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to dwindle with both former B.C. premier Christy Clark and Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne announcing they won't seek the Liberal Party leadership.

Following his speech at the Canadian Club, Champagne will meet with the Burlington Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday afternoon alongside his cabinet colleague and Burlington MP Karina Gould, who is also considering a leadership run and is expected to make her intentions known soon.

"There are time constraints, no doubt about it," Liberal MP Yasir Naqvi told reporters in Ottawa Monday, noting a federal election will follow closely after the new leader is chosen. "It's important we have a strong leader in place as quickly as possible.

OTTAWA--Canadian Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne is the latest high-profile cabinet member to declare no interest in replacing Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader.

The race to replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader is shaping up following Champagne’s announcement, with perceived frontrunners Chrystia Freeland and Mark Carney expected to launch campaigns

Francois-Philippe Champagne, Canadian Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry said that he will not be seeking the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada in the upcoming race. He described the decision as difficult and expressed gratitude to Canadians,

she is one of the most well-known members of Trudeau’s team and a top contender. Transport Minister Anita Anand could be considered for the position, as well as François-Philippe Champagne, the ...

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation. He will remain in office until his successor is elected by March 24. Several contenders, including Anita Anand, Melanie Joly, Chrystia Freeland,

Justin Trudeau resigned as the leader of his Liberal Party of Canada effectively ending his nine-year tenure as Canada's Prime Minister too. He now remains caretaker prime minister till his successor is chosen.

The race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader shifted again on Tuesday when Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne and former B.C.

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.