24th Prime Minister of Canada
Mark Carney
The central banker who became prime minister.
In officeMarch 14, 2025 – present
PartyLiberal
BornMarch 16, 1965 · Fort Smith, Northwest Territories
RidingNepean (Ontario)
Biography
Before entering politics, Mark Carney led two of the world's major central banks: the Bank of Canada (2008–2013), where he steered Canada through the global financial crisis, and the Bank of England (2013–2020). He won the Liberal leadership in March 2025, succeeded Justin Trudeau, and led the party to victory in the April 28, 2025 federal election.
Key highlights
- Won the Liberal leadership on March 9, 2025 without having held elected office
- Led the Liberals to a fourth consecutive term in the April 2025 election
- Ended the consumer carbon price shortly after taking office
- Made Canada's response to U.S. tariffs and trade pressure a central priority
- Passed the One Canadian Economy Act (2025) to reduce internal trade barriers and speed major projects
- Launched Build Canada Homes to accelerate housing construction