Liberal leadership: Francois-Philippe Champagne to share decision [Video]

OTTAWA –

Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne plans to reveal Tuesday whether he will run in the upcoming party leadership race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Champagne is expected to share his decision during a talk at the Canadian Club in Toronto hosted by business journalist Amanda Lang, a source close to the minister said Monday.

That event, scheduled for 12:40 p.m., is being billed as a conversation about artificial intelligence, economic security, supply chains and critical minerals against the backdrop of the incoming Donald Trump administration in the U.S.

Other Liberals considering launching their own leadership bids are now making public appeals for support.

Seven prospective leadership candidates now have forms posted on the Liberal party website to collect the signatures they require to enter the race.