Mark Carney Becomes Canada's Prime Minister, Unveils Leaner Cabinet

Carney pledges to prioritize trade challenges with the U.S. and domestic economic growth after succeeding Justin Trudeau.

Mark Carney, a former central banker, was sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau after nearly a decade in office.
Carney introduced a streamlined 24-member cabinet, eliminating positions like Deputy Prime Minister and Ministers of Labour and Women and Gender Equality.
The new prime minister faces escalating trade tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump, including tariffs and annexation threats, which have fueled Canadian nationalism.
Carney emphasized protecting Canadian workers and diversifying trade partnerships while rejecting Trump's suggestions of Canadian incorporation into the U.S.
An early federal election is widely anticipated, with Carney's leadership revitalizing the Liberal Party's standing in polls after prior declines under Trudeau.