Canadian minister Francois Champagne withdraws from Liberal Party leadership race

François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry of Canada, said he/she will not seek the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada in the upcoming race.

he/she called the decision difficult and expressed his/her gratitude to Canadians, colleagues and organizers across the country.

“I will not be seeking the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada in the upcoming race,” he/she said in a post shared on Twitter.

“A difficult decision but I take it with Canada in mind. “Thank you to Canadians, colleagues and organizers across the country who share the vision of a proud, ambitious and prosperous Canada,” the post added.

Earlier, Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Jolie announced her decision not to run for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada, citing the need to focus on dealing with international challenges, including economic pressure and tariff threats from the US President-elect. Announced. Donald Trump.

Champagne’s announcement comes after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he/she will resign as Liberal Party leader and prime minister as soon as a new candidate is found for the position. he/she also said that the Canadian Parliament would be adjourned or suspended until March 24.

Trudeau had said that he/she had spoken to the president of the Liberal Party to begin the search for a new prime ministerial candidate.

he/she said, “I intend to resign from the post of party leader and Prime Minister after the party elects the next leader.” I can’t be a good candidate if I have to fight internal battles. I have asked the President of the Liberal Party to search for a new candidate for the post of Prime Minister.

Trudeau’s resignation came after a prolonged parliamentary standoff. he/she also advised the Governor General to prorogue the House by March 24, thereby paving the way for the new session of Parliament.

“We have worked for this country. We are at a critical moment in the world. Canadian resilience inspires me to serve. I am a fighter. Every bone in my body has always told me to fight because I care deeply about Canadians, I care deeply about this country and I will always be motivated by what is in the best interests of Canadians. The fact is that despite the best efforts to work through it, Parliament has been stalled for months despite having the longest session of a minority Parliament in Canadian history,” Trudeau had said.