OTTAWA — Nova Scotia Liberal MP Jaime Battiste says he is dropping out of the Liberal party leadership race and backing former central banker Mark Carney.

The MP for Sydney—Victoria made the announcement in a statement sent out late Thursday by his campaign.

Battiste was the only Indigenous candidate in the running and sought to put First Nations issues on the agenda during the contest.

Battiste, who was the only Indigenous candidate in the race, said the best way for him to advance issues he cares about is to support Carney{ai:summary}<p>Nova Scotia Liberal MP Jaime Battiste has withdrawn from the Liberal party leadership race, endorsing former central banker Mark Carney. Battiste, the sole Indigenous candidate, aimed to elevate First Nations issues during his campaign. </p><p>#politics</p>

Longshot candidate Jaime Battiste drops out Liberal leadership race, endorses Carney

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