Canada’s Liberal Party elected Mark Carney as its next prime minister on Sunday, ushering in a bold new leader.
Mark Carney, 59, a former central banker, won 85.9% of nearly 152,000 votes, defeating Chrystia Freeland, Trudeau’s former deputy.
In his victory speech in Ottawa, Carney warned of “dark days” under U.S. President Donald Trump. “He’s attacking Canadian workers, families, and businesses,” Carney said. “We cannot let him succeed.”
Carney will replace outgoing PM Justin Trudeau soon, but his tenure may be short-lived. Canada faces elections by October, with a snap poll possible within weeks. Polls currently favor the opposition Conservatives slightly. Carney campaigned to resist Trump, who has disrupted trade and even mused about annexing Canada.
"America is not Canada and Canada will never ever be a part of America in any way, shape or form. We won't let Donald Trump succeed": New Canada PM Mark Carney slams US President for "unjustified" tariffs, says his govt will keep retaliatory tariffs on "until Americans show… pic.twitter.com/6UszaBYSfi
— News18 (@CNNnews18) March 10, 2025Carney accused the U.S. of eyeing Canada’s resources, water, and land. “These are dark days brought by a country we can no longer trust,” he told cheering supporters. His credentials—leading the Bank of Canada through the 2008 crisis and the Bank of England post-Brexit—position him as a seasoned fighter. Angus Reid polls show 43% of Canadians trust Carney most to counter Trump, compared to 34% for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre.
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— Economic Times (@EconomicTimes) March 10, 2025Before Trudeau’s January resignation plan, the Liberals faced an electoral rout. With Carney and Trump’s influence tightening the race, hope is back. “We were written off months ago, but we’re surging,” said ex-MP Frank Baylis. Still, Carney’s lack of elected experience could be a weak spot. Analysts like Cameron Anderson note his untested campaign skills may falter against Conservative attacks. Yet, his anti-Trump rhetoric resonates as Canadians crave an “existential” stand.
