OTTAWA — Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney signaled Thursday he is willing to go to a general election before returning to Parliament at the end of March, should he win the party’s leadership contest.

Liberals will pick their new leader on March 9. The five candidates have to clear a final $125,000 fundraising hurdle by next Monday, with two debates set for the end of February.

Carney signalled Thursday he is willing to go to a general election before returning to Parliament at the end of March, should he become Liberal leader. {ai:summary}<p>Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney indicated he might opt for a general election instead of returning to Parliament if he wins the party's leadership contest. The new leader will be chosen on March 9, with candidates facing a $125,000 fundraising requirement and two debates scheduled for late February. </p><p>#politics</p>

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