Summary

Mark Carney has been elected as the new Liberal Party leader in Canada with a commanding 85.9% of votes, following Justin Trudeau’s resignation.

The former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor will become Canada’s 24th prime minister within days.

In his victory speech, Carney took aim at both Donald Trump and Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, vowing to maintain Canada’s tariffs until Americans “show us respect.”

Carney, despite never holding elected office, enters leadership as Canada faces trade tensions with the U.S. and a potential early election. He must secure a parliamentary seat and finalize the transition with Trudeau.

  • DyingWorld@lemmy.world
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    12 hours ago

    Good chance you’re a troll, but maybe take 5 minutes and look up how Canadian elections work?

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      12 hours ago

      Why discuss anything at all? Why ask any sort of question in a forum? After all, we can just look everything up.

    • Albbi@lemmy.ca
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      12 hours ago

      Why would anyone ask any question in lemmy comments? They can just google it.

      Sometimes it’s fun to ask questions.