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Liberal leader may call election within weeks: former deputy PM Sheila Copps - National | Globalnews.ca

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Former deputy prime minister Sheila Copps says the new Liberal leader will likely call an election in the next two weeks .

If Mark Carney emerges as PM Justin Trudeau ’s replacement on Sunday evening , as he is presumed to do, he could call a federal election before March 24 , when Parliament resumes.

Copps believes the resurgence in support for the Liberals is because Carney could go toe-to-toe with Trump on his tariff threats.

The winner of the Liberal leadership race has to abide by the Conflict of Interest Act , which means they must divest controlled assets. Those assets must be sold in an arm’s-length transaction or placed in a blind trust within 120 days . The new Liberal leader is expected to be announced Sunday evening ..

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