The ex-Bank of England governor is hoping to fill Justin Trudeau’s shoes – but many see him as too similar to the current, unpopular leader

The former governor of the Canadian and British central banks announced he was running to become head of the Liberal Party and prime minister.

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has endorsed Mark Carney in the race for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada, arguing the former governor of the Bank of Canada has a "clear vision" for the future.

Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney has secured the endorsements of four more current and former cabinet ministers. On Tuesday, Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Minister Gary Anandasangaree and former housing minister Sean Fraser all threw their support behind Carney on social media.

The two frontrunners vying to replace Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader have officially launched their campaigns.

Melanie Joly said she believes Carney is best positioned to defeat opposition Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre in the coming general election,

Former central banker Mark Carney has strongly suggested he will run to be Canada’s next prime minister during an appearance on Jon Stewart’s ‘The Daily Show’

Carney, who was Governor of Bank of Canada and Bank of England, made the formal announcement of his entry into the leadership race in Edmonton

Four of Canada's biggest banks have left the UN-backed Net-Zero Banking Alliance, an initiative led by former Bank of Canada governor and now contender for Liberal leader Mark Carney that aims to accelerate climate action among financial institutions.

Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney announced a run for Liberal leader and prime minister, promising a centrist focus on the economy.

With the announcement by former B.C. Premier Christy Clark that she would not seek the leadership of the Liberal Party, the race is really down to two people who have not yet officially declared: former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney and former Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland.

Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said she will endorse former central banker Mark Carney to be Liberal Party leader and Canada’s next prime minister TORONTO -- Canadian Foreign Minister ...