Mark Carney has been elected as the new leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, succeeding Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in January 2025. Carney, a left-wing globalist and former Banks of England and Canada governor, won the leadership race with nearly 86% of the vote, positioning him to become the next Prime Minister of Canada.
The leadership vote which took place on Sunday, included four candidates: Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Frank Baylis, and Karina Gould.
Carney faces significant challenges, including managing Canada's trade relationship with the United States, particularly in light of trade tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump. He has promised to stand up to Trump and protect Canadian interests.
Justin Trudeau will remain as Prime Minister for a transitional period before Carney is sworn in.
Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre criticized the Liberal Party's choice, suggesting that Carney is part of the same woke Liberal team that has driven up taxes and costs and promotes LGBTQ degeneracy to children. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and Bloc leader Yves-François Blanchet also responded to Carney's election, with Singh emphasizing the need to protect Canada from Trump's threats.
Carney is expected to call federal elections soon after being sworn in, where he will face off against Poilievre and other opposition leaders. His campaign is likely to focus on unpopular woke left-wing agenda and standing up to the U.S. in trade negotiations. He has also promised to implement economic reforms to address the country's low growth and high cost of living.
The new leader will need to form a new cabinet and decide on the roles of other leadership candidates, including Chrystia Freeland, who has already expressed her support for Carney and her intention to run in the next federal election.
