While Mark Carney’s outsider status inspires the Liberal faithful, his performance on the campaign trail is more likely to highlight the drawbacks of political inexperience.

Transport Minister Anita Anand, Defence Minister Bill Blair and Housing Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith all announced Saturday they’re endorsing Mark Carney for federal Liberal leader as more of Justin Trudeau’s cabinet coalesces around the former Bank of Canada governor.

The former governor of the Canadian and British central banks announced he was running to become head of the Liberal Party and prime minister.

Abacus Data polling shows 33% of respondents view former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney positively, compared to 29% for former finance minister Chrystia Freeland.

The former central banker for the UK and Canada pitched himself as a someone who can help a country navigate economic challenges.

The former Bank of Canada governor has now more than doubled the number of endorsements received by top leadership rival Chrystia Freeland.

Carney disclosed his intentions to a crowd in Edmonton, Alberta, the western Canadian city where he spent the bulk of his youth, promising an economic agenda focused on lifting the country from a period of stagnant growth.

Carney slams Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre at his leadership campaign launch and vows to build Canada’s economy.

MP for Kingston and The Islands Mark Gerretsen is endorsing Mark Carney for the next Liberal leader. On March 9, 2025, the Liberal Party of Canada will announce the next leader of their party. Currently there are five candidates vying for the role. Chandra Arya, Jaime Battiste, Frank Baylis, Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland.

The three cabinet ministers are the latest to turn away from contender Chrystia Freeland, who is the former finance minister

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 following the resignation of Justin Trudeau.

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has endorsed Mark Carney in the Liberal Party of Canada's leadership race, arguing the economist has a "clear vision" for the future. In a statement posted ...