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Toronto/CMEDIA: Mark Carney clinched victory to replace Justin Trudeau as the next prime minister of Canada.
His win on the first ballot with 85.9 percent of the vote set in motion earlier this year by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation.
Having been elected as the new Liberal leader, Carney quickly delivered a rallying speech vowing to take on with strength U.S. President Donald Trump and Canada’s Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre.
having maintained frontrunner status throughout the two-month race, the former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor will become this country’s next prime minister of Canada and 24th prime minister within days.
Carney beat out former finance minister and deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland, who received eight percent support.
Carney also far outpaced former cabinet minister Karina Gould who placed third, and businessman and former Liberal MP Frank Baylis, who came fourth, with both having received around three percent of the vote.
In his post-victory speech to the Liberals, Carney revealed how he intends to lead on these fronts, calling out both Poilievre and Trump.
The prime minister-designate said Canadians know that “new threats demand new ideas and a new plan.”
“They know that new challenges demand new leadership. Canadians want positive leadership that will end division and help us build together…Donald Trump thinks he can weaken…to divide and conquer.” Carney said.
Not being a member of Parliament, he dos not yet know in which riding he will run in, but he said that planned to campaign for a seat in House of Commons in the next election.
“Together, we are ready for the year ahead,” party president Mehra said, noting the looming 2025 federal vote. “We need to knock on doors, make those calls, and chip in where we can, because only together will we win the fight for a strong Canada.”
While Carney is now officially the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, he has yet to officially become the prime minister.
Who is Mark Carney
Recently elected as the leader of Canada’s Liberal Party, Mark Carney, with his strong background in economics and finance, served as the Governor of the Bank of Canada from 2008 to 2013 and the Governor of the Bank of England from 2013 to 2020.
During his tenure, he dealt with navigating financial crises, including the 2008 global financial crisis and the economic challenges posed by Brexit1.
Born on March 16, 1965 in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, Canada, Carney is also known for his work on climate action, and served as the United Nations Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance.
Mark Carney is married to Diana Fox, a British economist. After meeting while studying at the University of Oxford, they got married in 1994. Together, they have four daughters. They have lived in various places, including Toronto, Ottawa, and London, due to Carney’s professional commitments but currently reside in Ottawa, Canada.
