OTTAWA — Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne is considering a run for Liberal leadership to replace Justin Trudeau as prime minister.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;

The minister’s office confirmed to National Post that Champagne is considering a run, but wants to see the party’s rules before making a decision.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;

“At this point, the minister hasn’t made a decision yet. Everything is on the table, at the federal level,” said his communications director Audrey Champoux.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;

Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne is considering a run for the Liberal Party of Canada leadership.{ai:summary}Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne is contemplating a bid for the Liberal leadership to succeed Justin Trudeau as prime minister. His office has stated that he is awaiting the party's rules before finalizing his decision. Champagne's communications director noted that no decision has been made yet, and all options remain open at the federal level. #politics

Champagne considering bid for Liberal leadership after Trudeau resignation

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