Liberal party leader Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister on Friday.
Carney (59) replaced Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in January and remained the caretaker prime minister until the Liberal Party elected a new leader.
Mark Carney took the oath of office in the presence of Governor General Mary Simon, the personal representative of King Charles, Canada’s head of state. He is the first prime minister in Canada’s history without political experience.
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Francois-Philippe Champagne will be his finance minister as Dominic LeBlanc was shifted to manage international trade amid a raging tariff dispute with Trump. Melanie Joly will continue as foreign minister, and David McGuinty will remain the public safety minister.
After swearing in as the Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney said, “Today, we’re building a government that meets the moment. Canadians expect action — and that’s what this team will deliver. A smaller, experienced cabinet that moves faster, secures our economy, and protects Canada’s future.”
Carey was chosen overwhelmingly by the Liberal Party as the prime minister without a single term at the House of Commons or Senate. The former banker is widely expected to trigger a general election in the coming days or weeks.
