It’s disappointing to see Jaime Battiste step out, especially as the only Indigenous voice in the race—representation matters, and his perspective would’ve brought so much to the table. That said, Mark Carney has a strong track record on climate and economic reform, so if Battiste sees potential in his leadership, it’s worth paying attention. I just hope Carney makes real commitments to reconciliation and Indigenous issues, especially with Battiste backing him. This leadership race is shaping up to be pretty interesting!