CP NewsAlert: Jaime Battiste drops out of running for Liberal leadership

By Canadian Press on January 30, 2025.

OTTAWA — Nova Scotia MP Jaime Battiste is dropping out of the Liberal leadership race and throwing his support behind former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney.

Battiste’s campaign issued a statement confirming he is endorsing Carney’s bid late Thursday.

More to come.

Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press