By Canadian Press

Carney, Arya file paperwork, officially entering Liberal leadership race

Jan 22, 2025 | 12:15 PM

OTTAWA — Liberal leadership candidates Mark Carney and Chandra Arya have submitted their paperwork to enter the race ahead of tomorrow’s deadline.

The two appear to be the first through that gate, submitting the required signatures and a $50,000 deposit.

Candidates have until Thursday at 5 p.m. to get their deposit in, along with a written nomination with signatures of 300 registered Liberals.

Karina Gould is planning on getting her papers and deposit in by the deadline, while Chrystia Freeland’s campaign did not respond to inquiries.

Two more candidates also declared their intention to enter the race today, including former Brampton MP Ruby Dhalla.

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Also in the race now is Michael Clark, a self-described Christian community organizer and businessman who is campaigning to “make the party pro-life.”

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan.22, 2025.

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