Mark Carney
Prime Minister of Canada
Mark Carney
Prime Minister of Canada
Mark Carney, former Governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England—the first non-Briton to hold the latter role—has recently become Prime Minister of Canada after leading the Liberal Party to victory in the April 2025 federal election. Though the Liberals may form a minority government, Carney’s campaign surged following U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive trade actions, which Carney countered with a strong nationalist stance. His background includes a PhD in economics from Oxford, executive roles at Goldman Sachs and Bloomberg, and key leadership during the global financial crisis and Brexit, particularly while steering the Bank of England. As Prime Minister, he has already begun shifting policy, notably eliminating the consumer carbon tax while maintaining industrial levies. Carney emphasizes unity, economic resilience, and defending Canadian sovereignty on the global stage.
Canada Votes Amid Trump Turmoil: Liberals Slightly Ahead in Pivotal Election
- Monday, 28 April 2025

Canadians will vote in a pivotal election on Monday, which has been transformed by US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and comments about making Canada the "51st state." The Conservatives initially appeared certain to win, but Trump's actions have injected life into the Liberal Party. The final polls suggest the Liberals are slightly ahead, although the race is tightening. The election has been dominated by discussions of Trump's impact on Canada, with many viewing it as a referendum on how Canada should approach the US president.