<h1>Liberal Party to Choose New Canadian PM on March 9 as Trudeau Resigns; Freeland and Carney Lead Race.</h1> Canada's Liberal Party will select a new prime minister on March 9 following Justin Trudeau's resignation. Trudeau remains in office until then. The leading candidates for the leadership are former central banker Mark Carney and ex-Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, whose resignation spurred Trudeau's decision. The political climate is tense, with opposition parties planning a no-confidence vote after March 24. Polls show the Liberals trailing the Conservatives significantly. Freeland's resignation followed a disagreement with Trudeau, and she has been criticized by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Carney, an economist, is considering entering politics despite lacking political experience.