The former deputy prime minister’s backers insist she’s the most viable replacement for Trudeau because she’s most recognized by Canadians and boasts a rolodex that could come in handy as Canada readies for a possible trade war with the United States.

Canadian Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday said he would step down in the coming months after nine years in power, bowing to legislators alarmed by the party's miserable pre-election polling numbers.