Mark Carney says it’s ‘no time for politics as usual’ as he launches campaign to replace Trudeau

Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney has officially announced his bid to replace Justin Trudeau as the leader of the Liberal Party. With a promise to build the fastest-growing economy in the G7, Carney kicked off his campaign at an Edmonton-area hockey rink, where he learned to skate as a boy.

“I’m doing this because Canada is the best country in the world, but it still could be even better,” Carney stated. With his economic background and experience, Carney aims to navigate Canada through uncertain times, particularly in the face of threats from president-elect Donald Trump and potential tariffs on Canadian goods.

Carney criticized Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, calling him the “worst possible” choice to negotiate with Trump. He highlighted the lackluster economic performance under Trudeau’s leadership, emphasizing the need for a leader who will focus on getting the economy back on track.

Having served as governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, Carney has managed multiple economic crises and helped save two economies. He emphasized his track record in crisis management and his ability to make business work for the people.

Carney positioned himself as a centrist candidate, denouncing the “far left” and criticizing Poilievre’s focus on slogans and sound bites. He acknowledged the challenge he faces in the upcoming election but expressed confidence in his ability to lead the Liberal Party to victory.

Despite his ties to business, Carney assured that he has cut ties with companies like Brookfield Asset Management and Bloomberg to focus entirely on his political aspirations. Poilievre and the Conservatives have criticized Carney as an “economic radical” who supports job-killing policies like carbon taxes.

The upcoming election promises to be a heated battle between Carney and Poilievre, with both candidates vying for leadership over Canada’s economic future. As Carney embarks on his political journey, he seeks to bring his expertise and vision to build a stronger and more prosperous Canada.