India, March 8 -- Mark Carney, the front-runner to succeed Justin Trudeau as leader of Canada's Liberal Party, was the 8th governor of the Bank of Canada from 2008 to 2013. He has once likened President Donald Trump to Voldemort, the antagonist from Harry Potter.

Former Goldman Sachs executive Carney earned fame when he helped Canada avoid the most catastrophic outcome of the 2008 financial crisis. His countrymen recognise him as the most reliable politician to deal with Trump, according to polls.

In addition, he served as the chair of the Financial Stability Board from 2011 to 2018.

Responding to Trump's threats to make Canada the 51st US state, Carney told the crowd of Winnipeg pub in February, "When you think about what's at stake i...