The four candidates vying to become the next leader of Canada’s Liberal party have made the case during a debate why they are best suited to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Voting in the Liberal leadership contest to select Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s successor is now open, but some party members say registering is a headache.

Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould says politics is about leadership and added that she is not going to abandon the fight against climate change. Gould has said she would pause further increases to the tax.

The polls, fundraising hauls and endorsements aren't the only things suggesting former central bank governor Mark Carney is on track to win the Liberal leadership — Conservatives seem convinced as well.

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Karina Gould said she would work toward establishing a basic personal income if she wins the party's leadership race next month. Gould spoke about the policy at Fredericton's food bank Thursday morning.

Candidates for the leadership of the federal Liberal party are gathering tonight in Montreal for the first of two debates.

Liberal leadership candidates have contrasting plans for Canada’s federal public service — with presumed front-runner Mark Carney taking the most aggressive stance so far. Carney recently vowed to cap the size of the public service and rein in government spending.

The candidates in the race to be the next leader of the Liberal Party of Canada will square off tonight in the first of two live debates. With just two weeks left until the winner is announced and two days until voting begins, the two events are the only chance Liberal supporters will have to see the candidates together.

Liberal leadership candidates Karina Gould, Frank Baylis, Mark Carney, and Chrystia Freeland outline the ways they would differentiate themselves from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.