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Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has endorsed Mark Carney in the race for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada, arguing the former governor of the Bank of Canada has a "clear vision" for the future.

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is endorsing Mark Carney for Liberal leader, the first major endorsement from Quebec in the race.

The former Bank of Canada governor has now more than doubled the number of endorsements received by top leadership rival Chrystia Freeland.

TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly announced Sunday she is endorsing former central banker Mark Carney to be the next Liberal leader and Canada’s new prime minister. Joly said she believes Carney is best positioned to defeat ...

OTTAWA — Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland endured more than a dozen disruptions to her Liberal leadership launch speech on Sunday as protesters shouted her down and banged on a door at the Toronto venue.

The former central banker has already secured the backing of the country’s foreign, energy, environment, transport and labour ministers.

While Mark Carney’s outsider status inspires the Liberal faithful, his performance on the campaign trail is more likely to highlight the drawbacks of political inexperience.

Government House Leader Karina Gould also announced her candidacy to replace Justin Trudeau, billing herself as someone who can bring about generational change

Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney has secured the endorsements of four more current and former cabinet ministers.

The senior ranks of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet have made their choice on who they believe should replace him as Canada’s prime minister — and they’re throwing their weight behind Mark Carney.

Former cabinet ministers Chrystia Freeland and Karina Gould officially launch their bids for Liberal leadership.