Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:24am on 08 Jan 2025,Wednesday International
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation ahead of the upcoming general election, triggering a leadership race within the ruling Liberal Party. Anita Anand, 57, a Tamil-origin leader and current Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, has emerged as a frontrunner. A former Defence Minister, Anand played a pivotal role in securing COVID-19 vaccines and supporting Ukraine during the Russia-Ukraine war. Born in Nova Scotia to Indian-origin parents, Anand holds multiple law degrees and has been a key Liberal figure since 2019. The new leader will be chosen before Parliament reconvenes on March 24.
