How to follow CBC’s coverage of the Liberal Party of Canada’s leadership announcement
The Liberal Party of Canada is set to unveil its new leader, who will also become Canada’s next prime minister, on Sunday evening. This follows Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement that he will be stepping down from his position once his successor is chosen. The race has narrowed down to four candidates: Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould, and Frank Baylis.
CBC News will be covering the announcement live from Ottawa starting at 4 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. AT, and 5:30 p.m. NT. Here’s how you can stay tuned:
TV:
Chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton will be hosting special coverage from the Rogers Centre in Ottawa alongside David Cochrane, host of Power & Politics. The special will be available with described video and closed captioning on CBC-TV and CBC News Network, and can also be streamed on your local CBC streaming channel on a smart TV.
Online:
CBC News will be live streaming the ceremony on various platforms, including CBC Gem, CBC News Explore, the CBC News app, CBCNews.ca, and CBC News on YouTube and TikTok. Additionally, you can watch the special on your local CBC streaming channel on a smart TV.
Radio:
Tune in to Your World Tonight with Susan Bonner and The House with Catherine Cullen as they broadcast the announcement live from the Rogers Centre. The coverage will begin at 4:50 p.m. ET, 5:50 p.m. AT, and 6:20 p.m. NT on CBC Radio, CBC Listen, and the CBC News app.
Stay updated on this historic event as Canada prepares to welcome its new leader and prime minister.
