Former Canadian Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is expected to announce her intention to run for the leadership of the Liberal Party within the week. If elected, she would automatically replace Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister,

After nearly a decade in power, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finally bowed to a chorus of criticism that had become too loud to ignore, announcing his resignation on Monday. Among the loudest critics was one of his most loyal and longest-serving deputies.

In mid-December, Chrystia Freeland, the deputy prime minister and head of finance, unexpectedly resigned citing disagreements over the handling of Trump’s suggested 25 percent tariffs on the country – an issue that could damage the economy of both countries.

Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney will announce on Thursday he is running to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader of the ruling Liberal Party, CBC News said on Wednesday.

Chrystia Freeland, former Canadian Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, is reportedly planning to launch her candidature for Liberal Party leadership, which would also place her in the race for the position of prime minister following Justin Trudeau's resignation.