Mark Carney elected as Canada's Prime Minister
Mark Carney has won the race to become Canada's prime minister, vowing to win the trade war with the US and President Donald Trump. He beat three rivals in the Liberal Party's leadership contest and plans to lead the Liberals in the upcoming general election.
Key Points
- Mark Carney won the Liberal Party's leadership contest in a landslide
- He plans to lead a minority government and may call a snap general election
- Carney's campaign focuses on standing up to Trump's trade threats and support for annexing Canada
- He promises to secure borders and push forward major energy projects
Pros
- Strong stance against Trump's trade war
- Focused on standing up for Canadian workers and businesses
- Promises major investments in housing and clean energy projects
Cons
- Has never served in elected office before
- Facing accusations of lying about role in moving investment firm's head office