OTTAWA — Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney and former finance minister Chrystia Freeland are lining up support from Liberal MPs before officially entering the Liberal leadership race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

The National Post reached out to nearly all 153 Liberal MPs to ask them who they intend to endorse between Carney, Freeland and Liberal House Leader Karina Gould. Former B.C. Premier Christy Clark decided to drop out of the race, citing her inability to speak French.

MPs who support Carney have cited a need for change, whereas Freeland supporters said she has a proven track record of standing up to Trump.{ai:summary}<p>Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland are garnering support from Liberal MPs as they prepare to enter the leadership race to succeed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Former B.C. Premier Christy Clark has withdrawn from the contest, citing language barriers. #politics</p>

MPs are rallying to Carney and Freeland as they prepare leadership bids

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