Frontrunners include Chrystia Freeland and Mark Carney, who are making the case they can guide Canada through domestic and international issues. At the top of the list: mounting trade tensions with the United States.

The episode has not only given Trudeau a bump in support, but it’s delivered a potential lifeline to his flailing Liberal Party ahead of the expected election. It’s also a boon for his successor, Mark Carney, who was elected Liberal leader on Sunday and will soon take the prime minister’s office, at least briefly.

The Liberal Party of Canada overwhelmingly voted for Mark Carney to serve as its new leader to replace outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Here are five things to know about Trudeau’s successor.