Monday Briefing
Briefly

The Liberal Party of Canada has elected Mark Carney as its new leader, replacing Justin Trudeau as prime minister. Carney, renowned for his management of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, received an overwhelming 85.9 percent of the vote from over 150,000 party members. Despite lacking parliamentary experience, he is expected to call federal elections soon due to not holding a seat. His explicit remarks about addressing America's political landscape highlight the challenges he faces, particularly in navigating U.S.-Canada relations amid tensions sparked by President Trump.
Mark Carney, a technocrat with deep experience in financial markets, has been chosen to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's prime minister, with significant challenges ahead.
Carney captured 85.9 percent of votes from over 150,000 Liberal Party members, marking a historic leadership transition and a potential shift in Canadian governance.
Addressing threats from Trump, Carney stated, 'America is not Canada... we didn't ask for this fight, but Canadians are always ready when someone else drops the gloves.'
Despite his lack of elected office experience, Carney's leadership will be tested imminently as he prepares for an upcoming federal election against Pierre Poilievre.
Read at www.nytimes.com
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