MacKinnon Declines Liberal Leadership Bid, Citing Time Constraints
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon will not run for Liberal leadership, prioritizing his current role over a campaign.
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OTTAWA: Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon has decided not to enter the race for the Liberal party leadership. He believes the competition needs a mix of experienced voices, both in English and French.
Even though he thinks he could contribute, the Gatineau MP feels the short timeline for this leadership race wouldn’t let him run the kind of campaign he envisions.
Instead of competing, he plans to focus on his ministerial duties. He wants to stay engaged and help choose the right person to take over from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Trudeau announced earlier this year that he would step down as soon as a new leader is selected. So far, former Montreal MP Frank Baylis and Nepean MP Chandra Arya have thrown their hats in the ring. Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney is also expected to announce his candidacy soon.
This news was first reported by The Canadian Press on January 12, 2025.