Mark Carney Launches Bid to Be Canada’s Next Prime Minister
The former governor of the Canadian and British central banks announced he was running to become head of the Liberal Party and prime minister.
The former governor of the Canadian and British central banks announced he was running to become head of the Liberal Party and prime minister.
Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative leader, enjoys a commanding lead in the polls as Canadians look to the next general election.
By suspending Parliament and promising to resign, the prime minister bought the Liberals time. But Canada will now face Donald J. Trump with a lame duck in charge.
Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he was also stepping down as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party. He will remain in both roles until a replacement is chosen.
The president-elect’s threat to impose major tariffs on Canadian goods and other pointed comments have tapped into a treacherous moment in domestic politics.