On Sunday, March 9, the Liberal Party of Canada elected a new leader to replace Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation as party leader earlier this year.
Former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor Mark Carney, 59, replaced Justin Trudeau as prime minister, leading the Liberal Party. He defeated former finance minister Chrystia Freeland, who came in second. More than 150,000 party members participated in the election. His election marks a change in direction for the country: Carney promises to focus on economic stability, financial reform and strengthening relations with the United States. He has criticized Trudeau’s policies for excessive spending and inefficient management, so he is preparing for radical changes.
Canada’s incoming prime minister and new Liberal Party leader Mark Carney has issued a tough statement against the United States, vowing to keep tariffs on American goods and insisting that Canada will never become part of the U.S.
“In trade, as in hockey, Canada wins,” Carney said. “America is not Canada. And Canada will never, ever be part of America.”
