Thoughts on BC Politics and More

Candidates vying to be the next leader of the federal Liberals and Canada's prime minister will square off in a French-language debate in Montreal tonight. Four contenders cleared their final financial hurdle last week and will be on the ballot to replace the outgoing leader, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. They are Mark Carney, former governor of the Bank of Canada; Chrystia Freeland, former finance minister and deputy prime minister; Karina Gould, former House leader and Frank Baylis, former Liberal MP.  A fifth would-be candidate, Ruby Dhalla, was disqualified from the race on Friday. The former MP is appealing that decision ... CLICK HERE for the full story

Five candidates in race to replace Trudeau are trickling out policy proposals. In just under a month, Liberal Party members will choose their next leader, who will automatically become Canada's next prime minister. At least until the next election. Candidates vying to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on March 9 are starting to flesh out their visions for the country. This unusual leadership race has seen the main challengers pivot to confront the existential threats to the Canadian economy lobbed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Here's how the contenders are responding to Trump's tariffs and what they're pitching on the home front ... CLICK HERE for the full story