Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney announced on Thursday (January 16) that he was running to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader of the ruling Liberal Party, saying he wanted to focus on the struggling economy. Could AI-assisted program help badminton players with training?

Prominent banker Mark Carney is launching a bid to lead Canada ’s ruling Liberal Party after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned. Carney, 59, currently serves as the United Nations special envoy for climate action and finance. He is also the chair of Brookfield Asset Management and Bloomberg L.P.’s board of directors.

Mark Carney, the first non-Brit to run the Bank of England since it was founded in 1694 and the former head of Canada’s central bank, says he is entering the race to be Canada’s next prime minister fo

Mark Carney, the former governor of Canada's central bank, on Thursday launched his bid to succeed Justin Trudeau as Liberal Party leader and prime minister, immediately becoming a frontrunner in the race.

Former head of UK central bank enters race to take over from Justin Trudeau as leader of Liberal Party and Canada

Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney speaks to reporters at the Liberal caucus retreat in Nanaimo, B.C. in this 2024 file photo. OTTAWA—Former central bank governor Mark Carney has announced his campaign for Liberal leader and prime minister at an event in Edmonton Thursday.

Mr Carney, who was also governor of the Bank of England, is running as an outsider with considerable financial experience. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney announced a run for Liberal leader and prime minister, promising a centrist focus on the economy.