Poll Examines Liberals’ Fortunes With Different Leaders

Poll Examines Liberals’ Fortunes With Different Leaders
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on as then-Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks in Ottawa on Oct. 7, 2022. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
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A new poll suggests the Liberals would fare better with Chrystia Freeland at the helm, although the party would continue to trail well behind the Conservatives.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Jan. 6 he will resign as prime minister and Liberal leader after a replacement is chosen. In a survey ahead of the announcement, many Canadians identified the former finance minister as the most appropriate candidate to succeed him.