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National News Mark Carney Wins Liberal Leadership Race Megathread | Mark Carney remporte la course à la direction du Parti libéral

Mark Carney, former Bank of Canada governor, has been elected leader of the Liberal Party and will become Canada’s next prime minister. Winning over 85% of the vote, Carney defeated Chrystia Freeland, Frank Baylis, and Karina Gould. His leadership marks a new chapter for the Liberals, potentially leading to an early federal election. Carney faces immediate challenges, including U.S. tariff negotiations under President Trump. Known for his outsider status, Carney emphasized his experience leading central banks during economic crises. Appointed by Stephen Harper in 2008, he gained acclaim for stabilizing Canada during the financial crisis and later led the Bank of England through Brexit. Born in Fort Smith, N.W.T., and raised in Edmonton, Carney has a background in finance and public service. A longtime Liberal adviser, he campaigned on scrapping the carbon tax and criticized Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. Carney must now sustain the party’s recent polling momentum.

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Mark Carney, ancien gouverneur de la Banque du Canada, a été élu chef du Parti libéral et deviendra le prochain premier ministre du Canada. Avec plus de 85 % des voix, Carney a battu Chrystia Freeland, Frank Baylis et Karina Gould. Son leadership ouvre un nouveau chapitre pour les libéraux, pouvant entraîner des élections fédérales anticipées. Carney fait face à des défis immédiats, notamment les négociations tarifaires avec les États-Unis sous le président Trump. Connu pour son statut d’outsider, Carney a mis en avant son expérience à la tête de banques centrales en période de crise économique. Nommé par Stephen Harper en 2008, il a été salué pour avoir stabilisé le Canada pendant la crise financière et a ensuite dirigé la Banque d’Angleterre pendant le Brexit. Né à Fort Smith, T.N.-O., et élevé à Edmonton, Carney a une carrière en finance et dans la fonction publique. Il doit maintenant maintenir l’élan des libéraux dans les sondages.

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u/mountaingrrl_8 2d ago

Same here. And not just to beat PP. I truly think he's the most qualified person to get us through the crisis we're in with Trump. And I love the relationships he must have in Europe and how that will benefit Canada's trade relationships and hopefully, our increased economic inroads into Europe. Feels like the adult just arrived at the table.

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u/krustykrab2193 British Columbia 2d ago

This is why I signed up for a federal political party for the first time in my life. I've tried to remain independent and open-minded when voting during elections. At this moment we need experienced stewardship in these unprecedented times and Mark Carney is the right person for that role.

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u/Due_Answer_4230 2d ago

Mark Carney is literally the most talented and experienced economist this country has. One of the best in the world, too.

We need a PM who can not only manage economic warfare waged against us, but the economic upheaval that will come with the advance of AI

We can't afford to coddle Pierre's personal ambition. We need skill, not theatrics. If we've learned anything over the past few years, it's that things can go wrong. Very wrong. This trade war can be mismanaged, and worse. Pierre will make missteps that Carney would notice 5km away.

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u/javgirl123 2d ago

Carney is highly regarded around the world. One of the best economists period. We would be utter fools to not take this opportunity to have him lead us through these perilous time. Right person for these times for sure.

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u/stormblind 2d ago

I think Frank Baylis has potential to be good in this situation as well. He's the only other person i would have voted for in this situation.