Carney 'considering' entering race to replace Canada's Trudeau

Published On Jan 7, 2025, 6:30 AM

Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, is contemplating running to replace Justin Trudeau as the leader of Canada’s Liberal Party. Trudeau announced his intention to resign after facing increased pressure from within his party due to poor polling. Carney, who has a strong background in economic policy and has never held public office, may face competition from notable figures like Chrystia Freeland and Anita Anand. The new leader is expected to be chosen by the end of a parliamentary prorogation period, and they will likely have to address significant political challenges soon after taking office, including the upcoming federal election.