2 d. ago Interesting facts you might not know about Canada's next PM Mark Carney

Mark Carney is officially the new leader of the Liberal Party, but beyond his political victory, what do we really know about him?After winning the majority of the votes after Justin Trudeau stepped down, Carney will lead the party against the Conservatives in the next federal election, and much has already been written about his impressive resume.He was the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, a senior associate deputy minister of finance, and a finance adviser to the British prime minister.An economist and career banker, he might be well-known in finance circles, but Canadians may not be entirely familiar with his background.From his hockey aspirations to being compared to George Clooney, here are some things you may not know about the Prime Minister-designate.He's a citizen of three countriesCarney has more than a Canadian passport; he has British and Irish citizenship as well.His grandfather migrated to Canada from Ireland, and according to The Irish Ti...

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3 d. ago ‘Sooner rather than later’: Experts in Manitoba, nationwide predict prompt federal election

Now that Canada's governing Liberal party has chosen a new leader in economist Mark Carney, experts say Canadians should expect a federal election to be called soon.

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3 d. ago Carney Gets to Work in Ottawa as Election Drumbeat Grows Louder

Mark Carney began laying the groundwork to take over quickly as Canada’s prime minister, with lawmakers and cabinet ministers holding key meetings Monday after Liberal Party members chose him as their new leader.

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3 d. ago National Police Federation Congratulates Mark Carney; Looks Forward to Building on Government’s Public Safety Improvements

OTTAWA, Ontario, March 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The following is a statement from National Police Federation President and C.E.O., Brian Sauvé, on the Liberal Party of Canada’s election of Mark Carney as Leader, and public safety progress made under outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s leadership: “We congratulate Mark Carney on becoming the Leader of […]

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3 d. ago Who will be the new Liberal leader? Party set to reveal result of vote

Four contenders were in the race to replace Justin Trudeau for the top job in the Liberal Party and to become the next prime minister.

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3 d. ago Mark Carney is the new Liberal leader, replacing Justin Trudeau

Four contenders were in the race to replace Justin Trudeau for the top job in the Liberal Party and to become the next prime minister.

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5 d. ago Carney Closes In on Dream of Leading Canada, a Nation Shocked by Trump Threats

The governor of the Bank of Canada was under scrutiny. For weeks, press reports had tied Mark Carney to a potential run for the country’s Liberal Party, which was looking for a new leader.

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6 d. ago The ‘people’s opposition’: Crombie and Stiles jockeying after election defeats

Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie has claimed her party is the "people's opposition" after winning more votes but fewer seats than the NDP.

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1 week ago Ontario Liberal Party executive council votes to support Crombie as leader

The Ontario Liberal Party says its executive council has unanimously voted to support Bonnie Crombie staying on as party leader even though she did not win a seat in the election. 

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2 w. ago Liberal leadership candidates set to face off in first debate

The candidates in the race to be the next leader of the Liberal Party of Canada will square off tonight in the first of two live debates.

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2 w. ago Ontario NDP, Liberals release election platforms, promise billions in new spending

Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie released the party's full platform today, as did the NDP, with less than a week to go until election day

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2 w. ago Ontario Liberals make $65B in new promises, pledge to find $28B in savings

Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie released the party's full platform Friday, as did the NDP, with less than a week to go until election day on Thursday.

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2 w. ago ‘Energizer Bonnie’ Crombie won’t back down from a fight, friends and loved ones say

The Ontario Liberal Party leader sat down for an interview and the thought of not being with her loved ones seemed to weigh on her more heavily than the number itself.

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3 w. ago Ontario Liberals appeal to NDP voters; NDP leader says they just want party status

TORONTO — Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie is pushing forward with a new election campaign strategy of trying to appeal to NDP voters, suggesting they should unite behind her as the way to topple the Progressive Conservatives. Crombie is pitching herself as the strongest alternative to PC Leader Doug Ford, though polls suggest the Tories […]

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3 w. ago Ontario election: Party leaders to face off live in televised debate

The leaders of Ontario’s main political parties will reconvene this evening for a live studio debate with 10 days to go in the election campaign. Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford, NDP Leader Marit Stiles, Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie and Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner will be in Toronto for the debate hosted by CBC in […]

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