Mark Carney, former governor of the Bank of Canada, is set to replace Justin Trudeau as the next Canadian prime minister. The 59-year-old beat his closest rival, former Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland, in a landslide internal party poll.

Frontrunners include Chrystia Freeland and Mark Carney, who are making the case they can guide Canada through domestic and international issues. At the top of the list: mounting trade tensions with the United States.

Former central banker Mark Carney favoured over Chrystia Freeland to replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal party head

The federal Liberals will pick a new party leader and prime minister on March 9. Former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor Mark Carney has a significant lead over his closest rival, former deputy prime minister and finance minister Chrystia Freeland.

The new leader delivered a rousing speech, touching on Canadian unity, strengthening the economy and standing up to Trump

Ms. Freeland is vying to become Canada’s next Liberal Party leader and prime minister on Sunday. Her chances could hinge on whether voters consider President Trump’s dislike of her an asset.

Canada’s Liberal Party on Sunday will select a new leader to replace Justin Trudeau as prime minister and navigate the challenges posed by US President Donald Trump.

Ottawa (Canada): Canada's Liberal Party has elected Mark Carney as its leader, and he is set to replace Justin Trudeau as the Prime Minister of Canda, as reported by CTV News.

Carney, 59, will succeed Justin Trudeau, who announced in January that he would step down amid low approval ratings following a decade in office.

As the trade war between the once best friends continues, ex-Bank of England boss Mark Carney will be Canada's next PM in a widely expected victory.

Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney was selected by the Liberal Party as its new leader. The 59-year-old will replace Justin Trudeau as prime minister. Carney beat former Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland by a landslide.

Bank of England governor, who has won the Liberal election to succeed Justin Trudeau, says he will keep tariffs until "Americans show us respect".