Mark Carney has won the leadership race of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party, securing 85.9% of the vote following Justin Trudeau’s resignation. The former Bank of Canada governor is set to be sworn in as prime minister in the coming days and will serve until the general elections scheduled for October 20.
In his victory speech, Carney criticized U.S. President Donald Trump, vowing to defend Canadian trade and workers. Trudeau announced his resignation in January after nine years in office, citing a decline in public trust.
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