Former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor becomes 24th PM and expected to call election soonMark Carney has been sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister, capping a sudden rise to power for the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England.Less than a week ago, Carney beat the former finance minister Chrystia Freeland, the former government house leader Karina Gould and the former member of parliament Frank Baylis with a dominant 85.9% of the vote, in a closely watched leadership race. He has no prior elected experience and does not have a seat in the House of Commons, making him a rarity in Canadian history. Continue reading...
Mark Carney became Canada's Prime Minister amidst a trade war with the US, succeeding Justin Trudeau and winning a leadership race with 85.9% of the vote despite lacking prior elected experience or a seat in parliament. He declared Canada would "never, in any shape or form, be part of the US," rejecting annexation suggestions and asserting Canada's need for respect. Carney is expected to call an election soon due to the trade war and his lack of a parliamentary seat, and has announced a new cabinet, retaining key ministers and bringing back former rival Chrystia Freeland.
