The episode has not only given Trudeau a bump in support, but it’s delivered a potential lifeline to his flailing Liberal Party ahead of the expected election. It’s also a boon for his successor, Mark Carney, who was elected Liberal leader on Sunday and will soon take the prime minister’s office, at least briefly.

The leader of Canada‘s Conservative Party responded to the election news on Sunday by blasting newly-elected Liberal Party leader Mark Carney as being complicit in the economic policies that of Justin Trudeau.

After months of speculation and anti-incumbency, Canada's Liberal Party will announce its new leader today, replacing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who will lead the party in the general elections scheduled later this year.