Mark Carney could soon become prime minister of Canada and rule this country until September 2026, yet he’s barely answered any questions about his views and policies. Does it seem right to you that our next PM could be chosen through a process set up by the Liberal Party exclusively and someone never elected to office could rule the country for more than a year?
Brit to run the Bank of England since it was founded in 1694 and the former head of Canada’s central bank, says he is entering the race to be Canada’s next prime minister following the resignation of Justin Trudeau.
While Mark Carney’s outsider status inspires the Liberal faithful, his performance on the campaign trail is more likely to highlight the drawbacks of political inexperience.
OTTAWA — The idea of becoming prime minister of Canada in a matter of weeks despite having never won an election does not seem to worry former central banker Mark Carney, who says he has started at the top many times in his career.
Many ministers believe Mr Carney is the best bet to counter US President Donald Trump’s trade threats. Read more at straitstimes.com.
A walk through the Star’s archives to learn more about Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney, the 59-year-old former central banker from Edmonton, Alta.
If Mark Carney wins the Liberal Party of Canada's leadership race, he would become prime minister without being a member of Parliament -- a situation some social media users claim would keep him from setting foot in the House of Commons.
Transport Minister Anita Anand, Defence Minister Bill Blair and Housing Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith all announced Saturday they’re endorsing Mark Carney for federal Liberal leader as more of Justin Trudeau’s cabinet coalesces around the former Bank of Canada governor.
“This decision raises significant questions about the legitimacy of the leadership race and, by extension, the legitimacy of the next prime minister of Canada,” Arya said in a social media statement on Sunday. He did not elaborate on his concerns or provide reasons the party gave for declining his candidacy.
Former Canadian finance minister Chrystia Freeland is running to be the next leader of the Liberal Party and Prime Minister of Canada.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Mark Carney ... and the former head of Canada’s central bank, said Thursday he is entering the race to be Canada’s next prime minister following the ...
Northern Ontario Liberal MPs were set to endorse Carney for leader at a news conference on Friday. Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, who is backing Carney, said it was cancelled because of a scheduling conflict and the event likely will be moved to somewhere in northern Ontario.