Mark Carney Elected as Canada’s New Prime Minister, to Take Oath Soon

Mark Carney Elected as Canada’s New Prime Minister, to Take Oath Soon

Mark Carney has been elected as the new Prime Minister of Canada. He will take the oath of office in the coming days. On Sunday, the Liberal Party elected him as Prime Minister. Carney, who previously served as the Governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, defeated three competing candidates from the Liberal Party by a large margin.

After his election, Carney criticized the U.S. for imposing tariffs on Canada, stating that if the United States does not promise free trade, Canada will continue retaliatory tariffs on American products. His stance against Trump is seen as a significant step to protect Canada's economic security and interests.

In his victory speech, Carney said, "Americans should not make any mistakes, just like in hockey, Canada will win in the game of trade." With this tough stance, Carney has clearly outlined his plans for his tenure. He is committed to standing by the people of Canada and protecting the country's economy and national interests.

Additionally, Carney will participate in the upcoming general election under the leadership of the Liberal Party. This election could be announced in the coming weeks. Before taking the oath of office as Prime Minister, Carney had never been elected, but his victory is expected to open new horizons in Canadian politics.

The leadership election for the Liberal Party began last January, after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned following a decade in office. Trudeau's resignation was due to his declining popularity among the public and internal pressure, which led to Mark Carney taking over the leadership of the party.

Carney won with 85.9% of the votes, defeating former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, his closest rival. After the results were announced, nearly 1,600 Liberal Party supporters celebrated in Ottawa.

After the election, Carney will form a minority government in Parliament. He has two options ahead: he can either call a quick general election or participate in the election through a confidence vote in the opposition parties.

The trade relationship between Canada and the United States is crucial, and after U.S. President Donald Trump's imposition of tariffs, Carney's firm stance has sparked a rise in nationalism among Canadians. The Liberal Party's popularity and strength have been increasing, and they are now nearly on par with the opposition Conservative Party.

Once Carney takes the oath of office as Prime Minister, tensions may arise regarding the future of Canada-U.S. relations and his trade policies.