Dark Mode
Blogs
Mark Carney has been elected as the new leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, winning decisively on the first ballot with 85.9% of the vote. He defeated Chrystia Freeland (8%), Karina Gould (3%), and Frank Baylis (3%) in the leadership race prompted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation.
Carney, a former governor of the Bank of Canada and Bank of England, is set to become Canada’s next prime minister within days. However, he has never held elected office and does not yet have a parliamentary seat. His leadership comes amid an ongoing trade war with the U.S. and a closely contested race with the Conservatives ahead of a likely early federal election.
Trudeau, addressing Liberals for the last time as leader, reflected on his nearly 12-year tenure, during which he revitalized the party and returned it to power. Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien also praised Trudeau’s leadership.
Carney, originally from the Northwest Territories, has a strong background in economics, having worked at Goldman Sachs and led central banks through major financial crises. He officially aligned with the Liberal Party in 2021 and has been a target of Conservative attacks. His transition to prime minister is expected soon, though the exact date remains undecided. Once in office, Carney may call an early election to capitalize on momentum or attempt to govern before facing a likely non-confidence vote.
Did you like this article?
Did you like this article?
The numbers are telling a story Costa Rica can no longer ignore—and it’s a dramatic shift in the balance of tourism power in Central America. In 2019, Costa Rica was the region’s undisputed leader, welcoming 3.14 million international visitors. El...
Madrid is about to become the epicenter of Latin music—and three global superstars are leading the charge. Shakira is making a bold statement with her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, announcing an ambitious 11-date residency in Madrid between September...
A new Hollywood project is quietly building serious momentum—and it might bring together one of film’s most respected actors with one of music’s biggest global stars. Tom Hanks is set to star in The Comebacker, an upcoming baseball dramedy directed...
If you’re planning to be out and about this Easter long weekend, here’s everything you need to know about what’s open and closed across Toronto. Shopping Centres Most major malls will be closed...
Toronto just got a new symbol you can literally carry in your pocket. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic CN Tower, the Royal Canadian Mint has unveiled a special...
Big news for the city — CHUWI is officially heading to Toronto for their first-ever Canadian show, and it’s going down May 5 at Lee's Palace. For a group that’s been building serious momentum, this...
0 Comments