Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Wednesday that U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s assertions that Canada should become the 51st state should be taken seriously, after he initially dismissed them as a joke.

Liberal MPs are gathering in Ottawa for a pre-scheduled caucus meeting with one objective in mind: finding a new leader.

Some Liberal MPs are pressing Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc to change his mind and run for the party leadership.

Justin Trudeau’s uncertain future leaves potential leaders vying for Canada’s top political position in upcoming elections.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans to resign after calls increased for his ouster over his handling of economic policies.

As per latest reports, Trudeau is set to resign as Canada PM this week; check list of potential candidates who may replace him as Prime Minister.

The development comes a month after Canada's deputy prime minister, Chrystia Freeland, resigned suddenly from Trudeau's cabinet.

OTTAWA--Canada's Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc said he won't seek the Liberal Party leadership because his focus must remain on fighting against the risk of "unjust" tariffs from the incoming Trump administration.

Trudeau's Liberal Party leader said it would conclude the leadership race on March 9 and a new leader would be announced on the same day, following Trudeau's decision to step down as PM.

High-profile cabinet minister Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says she won't seek the Liberal leadership, s source says