She launches her candidacy for the party’s highest post a month after leaving the ministerial office due to a falling out with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
His campaign launch in Toronto comes just a day before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in.
Ms. Freeland is trying to use her experience successfully negotiating with the first Trump administration to set herself apart from other leadership contenders, including former central banker Mark Carney.
-Government House Leader Karina Gould launched her own campaign the same day in her hometown of Burlington, Ontario, positioning herself as the best candidate to rebuild the party.
Candidates only have until Jan. 23 to declare they are running and begin a round of party registration fee payments so they can join the race.
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