Mark Carney, former central banker, has won the leadership of Canada’s Liberal Party and is set to become the next Prime Minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau. Carney's background as Governor of the Bank of Canada and his crisis management experience provided credibility.

Mark Carney won the Liberal Party leadership election and will succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's next Prime Minister. He has been married to Diana Carney since 1994, and the couple has four daughters: Sophia,

After less than two months in politics, Mark Carney on Sunday was elected leader of Canada’s Liberal Party. He will succeed Justin Trudeau as the country’s 24th prime minister.