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Canada is welcoming a new prime minister…MARK Carney (car-nee) has been elected leader of the ruling liberal party. He follows Justin Trudeau who was prime minister for nine years and recently stepped down amid declining popularity. Carney is the fill-in for Trudeau until a formal federal election happens later this year. At the polls he’ll face off against the conservative party leader but is expected to come out on top.
One aspect that sets Carney apart is that he comes from a long and prominent career in finance and is relatively new to the world of politics. He’s no stranger to dealing with economic turbulence and has led both the bank of Canada and the bank of England through financial crises, earning a reputation as a smart economist and strong leader. For many Canadians, he’s exactly what the country needs right now.
Over the last few years, Canadians have been feeling the pinch of inflation.
Everything – from food to energy to housing – have all become significantly more expensive. On top of this, the current trade war between the U.S. And Canada, and the tariffs imposed on both ends, will only add fuel to the fire.
Canadians – just like many Americans – are worried about job security, affordability and the state of the economy. In response, Carney has vowed to strengthen Canada’s economy and not back down at the negotiation table with president Donald Trump.
While Carney has an uphill battle to climb, his first test will be to permanently secure the prime minister seat by popular vote in the federal election. This vote must happen by October 20th but will likely take place sooner.
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