Justin Trudeau's exit has sparked a critical Liberal leadership race as the party trails the Conservatives ahead of the 2025 election. Key contenders include Chrystia Freeland, a policy-driven former deputy PM, and Mark Carney, an economic heavyweight. Other contenders include Anita Anand, François-Philippe Champagne, Mélanie Joly, Dominic LeBlanc, and ex-B.C. Premier Christy Clark.