Jaime Battiste Bows Out of Liberal Leadership Race, Endorses Mark Carney

Nova Scotia MP Jaime Battiste has announced his withdrawal from the Liberal Party leadership race, throwing his support behind former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney. Battiste, the only Indigenous candidate in the race, made the decision to consolidate support for Carney, who is emerging as a frontrunner. This move narrows the field of candidates and signals a shift in the dynamics of the leadership contest. Carney is expected to address the media in Halifax to outline his vision for the party.