Trudeau to announce leadership bid in Montreal
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10 - The race will also be something of a family affair for Trudeau. One of the only other candidates officially in the race so far is Deborah Coyne, who had a daughter with Pierre Elliott Trudeau.Photo by QMI
9 - In February, Trudeau again landed in hot water for telling a Quebec radio host: "Maybe I would consider wanting to make Quebec a separate country" if Canada stopped reflecting his values under the Conservative government. He later declared his undying love for Canada, brushing off accusations he was a separatist. JOEL LEMAY/QMI AgencyPhoto by JOEL LEMAY/AGENCE QMI
8 - An emotional eulogy made him a household name, but his mouth has also gotten him into trouble. Last December, he called Environment Minister Peter Kent "a piece of s---" in an outburst in question period. He apologized, claiming he'd lost his cool. REUTERS/Chris Wattie Photo by REUTERS
7 - In March, Trudeau stepped into a different ring, taking on Conservative Senator Patrick Brazeau in a charity boxing match. Trudeau won the bout when the senator ran out of gas in the third round. The victory in the ring ramped up speculation Trudeau could seek a successful leadership bid.Photo by REUTERS
6 - A close childhood friend may soon become a close rival. Liberal New Brunswick MP Dominic LeBlanc grew up with Trudeau and is expected to announce a leadership bid for party leadership. REUTERS/Chris Wattie Photo by REUTERS
5 - He became an advocate for skiing and avalanche safety following his younger brother Michel's death in 1998, while on a skiing trip to British Columbia. He served for a while as a director with the Canadian Avalanche Foundation. (Andre Forget/REUTERS)Photo by REUTERS
4 - In October 2000, then 27-years-old, Trudeau delivered the eulogy at his father Pierre Elliott Trudeau's funeral. It was widely viewed as the moment the young Trudeau landed in the national consciousness as a possible political force. (QMI Agency/STAN BEHAL)
3 - Before entering politics, Trudeau spent several years as a high school teacher in Vancouver and continues to hold the youth portfolio with the federal Liberals and speak to students across the country. (QMI AGENCY/DARREN BROWN)
2 - Trudeau's riding is a multicultural one that is both geographically the smallest in Canada and the one with the lowest average family income. In contrast, his father's old Mount Royal riding is among the wealthiest. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi Photo by REUTERS
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OTTAWALiberal MP Justin Trudeau is expected to announce he's running for the Liberal leadership Tuesday evening at a "partisan rally" at a community centre in his Montreal riding of Papineau.
His intention to seek the top job was a poorly guarded secret and widely reported in the media, though Trudeau has remained publicly coy about his ambitions.
His Montreal announcement will be followed by rallies in Calgary and Vancouver on Wednesday, and Toronto Thursday.
The bid comes with a hefty dose of hype.
Still, concerns have been raised that having the Trudeau name on the ballot will short-circuit a real leadership race and stop other top-name Grits from seeking the job.
There's currently only three candidates officially in the race - lawyer Deborah Coyne, Shane Geschiere and Jonathan Mousley.
A raft of Liberal MPs are also considering a bid - among them Montreal MP Marc Garneau, New Brunswick MP Dominic LeBlanc and Ottawa MP David McGuinty.
The new Liberal leader will be chosen through a preferential ballot system and the pick will be announced April 14 in Ottawa.