Former Bank of England leader Mark Carney will become Canada’s next prime minister after winning the Liberal Party leadership vote in a landslide. Born in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, on March 16, 1965, Carney grew up in Edmonton and holds degrees from Harvard and Oxford universities. He led the Bank of Canada during the 2008 financial crisis before becoming governor of the Bank of England—a first for a non-British citizen—until 2020. Later, he served as the UN’s climate finance envoy.
Carney has no political experience but brings extensive economic expertise from roles at Goldman Sachs and central banking leadership. He holds Canadian, U.K., and Irish citizenship and plans to renounce his other nationalities to focus solely on Canada. Married to Diana, a British citizen, he has four daughters.
Recent polls show the Liberal Party trailing conservative rivals but gaining ground, with support rising to 34% compared to Conservatives’ 37%. His swift rise signals a potential shift in Canadian politics despite his non-traditional background.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/canada-liberal-leader-prime-minister-carney-trump-cd44b5930a2846c1d2c5f3ba5bdea3bd