Afghanistan, March 10 -- Amid a critical juncture in Canada-U.S. relations, the Liberal Party of Canada elected Mark Carney, an experienced technocrat with a strong financial background, to succeed Justin Trudeau as party leader and prime minister, ready to confront President Trump.
Mark Carney, the former Governor of the Bank of Canada, has been elected as the new leader of the Liberal Party of Canada with 86% of the vote. The 59-year-old is set to succeed Justin Trudeau, who has stepped down after nine years in power. Carney's leadership comes at a critical time as Canada faces a trade war with the United States and prepares for a general election.
As the new leader, Carney must decide when to call the federal election, which must be he...