The federal Liberals say a new party leader to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be announced March 9 after a leadership vote.

The National Board of Directors met Thursday night to decide the initial rules for the race to succeed Trudeau, who announced Monday he will resign as soon as a new leader is chosen.

Contenders have until Jan. 23 to declare their candidacy and will have to pay a $350,000 entry fee to participate in the race.

Voting will be limited to citizens, permanent residents and those with status under the Indian Act{ai:summary}<p>The federal Liberals will announce a new party leader to succeed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on March 9, following a leadership vote. The National Board of Directors has set initial rules, with candidates required to declare by January 23 and pay a $350,000 entry fee. </p><p>#politics</p>

Liberals set to announce Trudeau’s successor on March 9

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