Ottawa, March 10, 2025 – The Europe Today: Mark Carney has been overwhelmingly elected as the new leader of Canada’s Liberal Party, positioning him to become the country’s next prime minister. Carney, 59, secured a decisive 85.9% of the votes in the party’s leadership contest, according to the final tally announced on Sunday.
Carney, a former central banker, will formally take over from outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the coming days. However, with Canada’s federal elections mandated by October, his tenure could be brief. There is speculation that Carney may call for an early election within weeks, as current polling suggests the opposition Conservative Party holds a slight advantage.
Strong Words for Trump’s Policies
In his victory speech in Ottawa, Carney took a firm stance against former U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing his administration of seeking to exert control over Canada’s resources and economy.
“The Americans want our resources, our water, our land, our country,” Carney told a crowd of enthusiastic supporters following the announcement of his victory.
He further criticized Trump’s policies, alleging that they pose a direct threat to Canadian workers and businesses.
“Trump is attacking Canadian workers, families, and businesses. We cannot let him succeed,” he declared.
As Carney prepares to assume leadership, his remarks signal a potentially tense relationship with the United States, particularly if Trump returns to power. His approach to U.S.-Canada relations and the timing of the next federal election will be closely watched in the coming weeks.
