Mark Carney, renowned economist and former central banker, has been elected as the 24th Prime Minister of Canada. His victory marks a significant moment in the nation's political landscape
Carney's career includes serving as Governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, where he gained global recognition for crisis management
Educated at Harvard and Oxford, Carney built a reputation for combining financial discipline with a vision for inclusive economic growth
After entering politics in early 2025, Carney became Liberal Party leader following Justin Trudeau's resignation, leading the party to a comeback election win
Carney’s clear opposition to former U.S. President Trump’s annexation rhetoric and trade pressure earned him widespread domestic support
The Liberal Party won 165 seats short of a majority requiring Carney to build coalitions and govern through consensus
Carney’s agenda includes stronger climate action, economic resilience, and reduced dependency on U.S. trade by expanding ties with Europe and the UK