Mark Carney Takes Office as Canada’s Prime Minister in Unprecedented Crisis

Facing U.S. tariffs under Trump and a snap election, Carney steps into leadership with a focus on economic resilience and national unity.

Mark Carney, former central banker and political newcomer, was sworn in as Canada’s Prime Minister on Friday following Justin Trudeau’s resignation.
Carney inherits a turbulent political landscape, including escalating U.S. tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, who has also suggested Canada could become a U.S. state.
The new Prime Minister abolished the unpopular consumer carbon levy on his first day in office, signaling a shift in Liberal policy priorities.
A snap federal election is expected soon, with Carney facing Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, who has criticized Carney’s financial background and ties to the elite.
Trump’s aggressive trade policies have united many Canadians against him, narrowing the gap between the Liberals and Conservatives in recent polls.