Who Made the Cut in the Liberal Leadership Race after Deadline?

The deadline to file an application to run for the Liberal Party leadership has now passed, and seven candidates will be vying for the top spot during the short campaign, pending party approval.

In total, four current and two former Liberal MPs have thrown their hat in the ring, as well as former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney.

Two MPs who were recently cabinet ministers have joined the race: Chrystia Freeland and Karina Gould. A number of potential contenders from cabinet decided not to run, with some citing the need to concentrate their attention on the tariff threats coming from the new U.S. administration.

The other sitting MPs vying for leadership are Chandra Arya, representing Nepean in Ontario, and Jaime Battiste, representing Sydney-Victoria in Nova Scotia.

Former Liberal MPs who are running include Montreal businessman Frank Baylis, who was the first person to announce his candidacy, and three-time Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla.