Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of England and the Bank of Canada, has been named the new leader of Canada’s Liberal Party, succeeding Justin Trudeau as prime minister.
Carney won an overwhelming 85.9% of the vote, securing 131,674 votes and defeating Chrystia Freeland, Trudeau’s long-serving deputy prime minister, who received just 8% of the vote.
Carney’s victory signals a clear desire for change within the Liberal Party, with voters favoring his strong economic background over Freeland’s political experience.
During his victory speech, Carney emphasized his commitment to economic leadership and took a firm stance against U.S. President Donald Trump, who has imposed tariffs on Canadian imports and made controversial remarks about Canada.
Carney declared, “Canada never, ever, will be part of America in any way, shape or form,” and vowed to defend Canadian workers, families, and businesses.
He warned that Canada would maintain retaliatory tariffs until the U.S. shows respect, drawing parallels to hockey by asserting that Canada would “win” in trade disputes.
Carney, who has never held elected office, is expected to be sworn in as prime minister in the coming days. His leadership marks a significant shift for the Liberal Party, as he brings a focus on economic stability and a promise to move away from the politics of the Trudeau era.
Carney’s victory reflects a desire for a fresh approach to governance and a strong response to external challenges, particularly in trade relations with the U.S.
