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Mark Carney Launches Liberal Leadership Bid Amid Economic Challenges

1/15/2025

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Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, has officially thrown his hat in the ring for the leadership of Canada’s Liberal Party and the role of prime minister. Kicking off his campaign in Edmonton, he vows to rejuvenate the economy, especially with the looming challenges posed by incoming U.S. President Trump, while facing off against former finance minister Chrystia Freeland.

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Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, has officially thrown his hat in the ring for the leadership of Canada’s Liberal Party and the role of prime minister. Kicking off his campaign in Edmonton, he vows to rejuvenate the economy, especially with the looming challenges posed by incoming U.S. President Trump, while facing off against former finance minister Chrystia Freeland.