U.S. President Donald Trump and the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø economy dominated the discussion as Liberal leadership candidates faced off in the first of two debates. The French debate will be followed by an English debate. Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland, former central banker Mark Carney, former House leader Karina Gould and Montreal businessman and former MP Frank Baylis are vying to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. (Feb. 25, 2025)