Mark Carney Elected as Canada’s New Prime Minister, Succeeding Justin Trudeau

Former central banker Mark Carney has been elected as Canada’s Prime Minister, taking over from Justin Trudeau. Carney faces immediate challenges, including addressing trade tensions with the U.S. and steering the nation through economic uncertainties.

Mark Carney is elected as the new leader of Canada’s Liberal Party and succeeds Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister.

The former Bank of England governor is delivering his acceptance speech – click the button at the top of this page to watch it live.

Outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau previously stated that Canada is confronting “an existential threat from our neighbor,” alluding to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and suggestions of making Canada “the 51st state.”

Carney, who decisively triumphed over three competitors in the leadership race, will guide the Liberals into the forthcoming general election, which is required to occur by October 20.

Trudeau, who announced in January that he would step down after serving nine years, had been under increasing pressure from his own party to resign.

Mark Carney secures victory in the Liberal leadership contest

Mark Carney, the former head of central banks in both the UK and Canada, has secured victory in the Liberal leadership contest.

He is set to succeed Justin Trudeau as the prime minister of Canada and leader of the Liberal Party.

Trump has brought Canadians together like never before, according to Chrétien.

Chrétien states that Canada is “a nation full of pride.”

He remarks, “From one old guy to another: stop this nonsense,” seemingly directing his words at Trump and receiving a big cheer. “Canada will never join the United States.”

He claims that his parents weren’t millionaires from New York, but his mother instilled good manners in him. He adds that she would have been ashamed if he had behaved toward anyone the way the US president treated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during their meeting last week.

“The reason we resist becoming American is due to our distinct Canadian values,” he states, noting that Trump has brought Canadians together in an unprecedented way.

“I just want to express my gratitude and say thank you to him. I’m even considering nominating him for the Order of Canada,” he says, eliciting laughter. “Just kidding,” he adds with a smile.

He concludes his speech with the words “Vive la Canada,” which means long live Canada.

Jean Chrétien expressed that while Canada and its neighboring countries maintain a strong friendship, Canada remains an independent nation.

Regarding Canada’s complicated relationship with the US concerning tariffs, Chrétien notes that while the two countries have “historically” faced challenges, they have always managed to find solutions.

“We have previously worked and collaborated with the United States, and I assure you that we will continue to do so in the future,” he says. “We are good neighbors and friends, but also a proud and independent nation.”

He alludes to several past diplomatic incidents with the United States, noting that Canada successfully resolved previous challenges. When he highlights Canada’s decision not to participate in American war efforts in Iraq, the crowd erupts into cheers.