Mark Carney

Why Canada is holding an election that will be a first for its prime minister

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is running for elected public office for the first time, as the country is roiled by turbulence set in motion by President Trump.

5 things to know about Mark Carney, Canada’s next prime minister

Mark Carney is a newcomer to elected politics with decades of experience in finance. After his landslide victory, he pledged to continue tariffs on the U.S. "until the Americans show us respect."