Mark Carney Wins Canada Liberal Contest, Will Succeed Trudeau in Days
- Ex-central banker takes reins at moment of peril for economy
- Trump has threatened Canadian sovereignty, upending alliance
Justin Trudeau and Mark Carney speak after Carney was announced as the winner of the party leadership at the announcement event in Ottawa, Ontario, on March 9.
Photographer: Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press/AP PhotoMark Carney won the race to become Canada’s next prime minister, putting the former central banker in charge of the country just as US President Donald Trump’s administration threatens its economic future.
The ex-Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor won the contest to lead the Liberal Party of Canada with nearly 86% of the vote. The transfer of power from Justin Trudeau to Carney is expected to take place within days, and it’s possible he will call a national election soon after.