Former central banker sweeps the primaries of the Liberal Party with almost 90% of the votes to succeed Justin Trudeau as the country's prime minister and becomes the favorite for the upcoming elections,

Economist and former Bank of England and Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney won the leadership contest for the Liberal Party on Sunday.

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Mark Carney has been elected leader of Canada’s Liberal Party in a months-long, high-stakes race to replace Justin Trudeau. During his first remarks, he addressed President Donald Trump.

Canada‘s Liberal Party will select a new leader to replace Justin Trudeau on Sunday night, with that candidate likely to become the next prime minister of Canada, who will have to face the latest sovereignty and tariff threats from the Trump administration.

Former Goldman Sachs executive Mark Carney won the Liberal Party primary on Sunday and will be appointed Canada's next prime minister after the resignation of Justin Trudeau.

Canada's next PM Mark Carney takes aim at Donald Trump as ex-Bank of England chief replaces Justin Trudeau - Mark Carney replaces Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in Januar

Mark Carney has been elected leader of Canada’s Liberal Party in a months-long, high stakes race to replace Justin Trudeau.