Carney, who secured 85.9% of the votes in the Liberal Party leadership contest, emphasized the importance of national unity in addressing current challenges, vowing to lead Canada through the difficult times that lie ahead.
Mark Carney, the former governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, has assumed the role of Canada’s Prime Minister, taking over from Justin Trudeau during a pivotal moment. The nation is currently engaged in a trade conflict with the United States, following President Trump’s imposition of a 25% tariff on Canadian imports, which was later raised to 50% before being rescinded just hours later.
In reaction to Trump’s confrontational approach, which included the suggestion that Canada should become the 51st state of the U.S., Carney promptly responded. During his victory address, he criticized the tariffs as unjust and committed to safeguarding Canada’s economy, asserting that Canada will never merge with America. He characterized Trump’s actions as an assault on Canadian workers and businesses and pledged to resist such measures.
