Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party on Monday, affirming his continuation in the role of Prime Minister until a new party leader is chosen through a "broad and competitive nationwide process," as he described it.

Meanwhile, Parliament's work has been suspended until March 24, while the Liberal Party begins its search for a new leader.

The Leading Candidates to Succeed Trudeau

According to a survey conducted by Nanos Research, the option of "none of the current candidates" tops the list of most attractive alternatives for Canadians. However, Chrystia Freeland, the former Deputy Prime Minister, and former Governor of the Bank of Canada, Mark Carney, come in second and third place respectively.

Chrystia Freeland

Freeland announced her resignation from her ministerial positions last month after disagreements with Trudeau over financial policies. Nevertheless, she confirmed her intention to run for the next election as a Member of Parliament.

Freeland enjoys a support rate of 19%, up from 11% last November. She is considered one of Trudeau's prominent former allies and has held several government positions, including Minister of Finance and International Trade.

Mark Carney

The former Governor of the Bank of Canada has been a name floated for years in the political arena. Carney recently expressed his interest in running for party leadership. Although his popularity has declined from 18% last year to 14% currently, he remains a potential option due to his extensive economic experience.

Dominique LeBlanc

Trudeau's childhood friend and the current Minister of Finance, LeBlanc enjoys strong support within the party, but he has not yet confirmed his intention to run. He received a support rate of 3% according to the latest survey.

Francois-Philippe Champagne

The current Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry is considered one of the prominent economic figures in the government. Although he has not confirmed his intention to run, he received 4% support in the survey.

Melanie Joly

The current Minister of Foreign Affairs has not ruled out the possibility of running in the future, but she confirmed her support for Trudeau at present. Joly received 4% support from respondents.

Anita Anand

The seasoned minister who has held several positions in recent years, such as National Defence and the Treasury Board, received only 2% support in the survey.

Christy Clark

The former Premier of British Columbia and a critic of Trudeau in recent years has not hidden her desire to return to political work, considering Trudeau's resignation an opportunity to rebuild the Liberal Party. Clark received 4% support.

The Path to Party Leadership

With multiple names on the list of candidates, the Liberal Party faces significant challenges in selecting a successor capable of leading the party and maintaining its cohesion in the face of political and economic crises.