Freeland Opens Canada Campaign With Message She Can Fight Trump
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Chrystia Freeland speaks during a campaign event in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Sunday.
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Chrystia Freeland formally kicked off her campaign to lead Canada on Sunday, telling supporters that she’s the best candidate to do battle with US President-elect Donald Trump.
The former finance minister is entering the race to helm the governing Liberal Party and replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation on Jan. 6. She’s seen as a top contender alongside Mark Carney, a former central banker.