{"id":28154,"date":"2025-03-10T19:08:10","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T17:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/?p=28154"},"modified":"2025-03-10T19:08:11","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T17:08:11","slug":"mark-carney-elected-canadas-new-prime-minister-vows-canada-will-never-be-part-of-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/mark-carney-elected-canadas-new-prime-minister-vows-canada-will-never-be-part-of-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Mark Carney elected Canada&#8217;s new prime minister, vows Canada will never be part of US"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>5 minute read<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, is set to become Canada\u2019s next prime minister after securing a decisive victory in the Liberal Party leadership race.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carney\u2019s election comes at a pivotal moment for Canada. The country faces heightened tensions with the United States under President Donald Trump\u2019s administration, which has imposed tariffs and made controversial statements about Canada\u2019s sovereignty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 59-year-old Carney won in a landslide victory, securing 85.9% of the vote in the leadership elections that took place on March 9, 2025. He is now set to replace Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in January after years of declining popularity. While Trudeau remains in office until Carney is sworn in, the transition signals a shift in leadership just as Canada gears up for an imminent federal election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Who is Mark Carney?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carney\u2019s background in finance and crisis management has been widely praised. His leadership at the Bank of Canada helped the country navigate the 2008 global financial crisis, and his tenure at the Bank of England earned him bipartisan respect in the UK. He also served as the United Nations\u2019 special envoy for climate action and finance in 2020, reinforcing his commitment to tackling global economic and environmental challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite his extensive economic credentials, Carney is a newcomer to the political arena. His lack of political experience may present challenges, but his strong stance against Trump and his reputation as a skilled crisis manager have garnered widespread support within his party. His candidacy quickly gained momentum, receiving endorsements from numerous Cabinet ministers and Members of Parliament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"800\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The polls are closed. Thank you to everyone who joined us on this campaign \u2014 and let\u2019s keep building, together. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/f9J6E1rg2B\">pic.twitter.com\/f9J6E1rg2B<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MarkJCarney\/status\/1898812504438108480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 9, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><br>His only major rival in the leadership race was former Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, who managed to secure just eight percent of the vote. Freeland\u2019s political future took a hit after she resigned from Trudeau\u2019s Cabinet in December, following a dispute over her role as finance minister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Strong message to US<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carney wasted no time in addressing one of the most pressing issues facing his upcoming administration: Trump\u2019s trade war and his rhetoric regarding Canada\u2019s potential annexation. \u201cThere is someone who is trying to weaken our economy,\u201d Carney declared. \u201cDonald Trump, as we know, has put unjustified tariffs on what we build, on what we sell, and how we make a living. He\u2019s attacking Canadian families, workers, and businesses, and we cannot let him succeed, and we won\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carney made it clear that Canada would not back down, stating that retaliatory tariffs would remain in place until the U.S. demonstrated \u201crespect\u201d toward its neighbor. He further invoked Canada\u2019s national identity, drawing a comparison to hockey. \u201cWe didn\u2019t ask for this fight. But Canadians are always ready when someone else drops the gloves,\u201d Carney said. \u201cThe Americans, they should make no mistake: in trade, as in hockey, Canada will win.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Growing nationalism<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trump\u2019s increasingly aggressive stance toward Canada has sparked a wave of nationalism among Canadians, who have responded with boycotts of American goods and even jeering during the U.S. national anthem at NHL and NBA games. This growing sense of national unity has contributed to the Liberal Party\u2019s recent surge in the polls, boosting its chances in the upcoming parliamentary election.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Canada-Mark-Carney-Liberal-Party.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1016\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Canada-Mark-Carney-Liberal-Party.jpg?resize=1016%2C661&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Canada's Mark Carney\" class=\"wp-image-28156\" style=\"width:840px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Canada-Mark-Carney-Liberal-Party.jpg?resize=1024%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Canada-Mark-Carney-Liberal-Party.jpg?resize=300%2C195&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Canada-Mark-Carney-Liberal-Party.jpg?resize=768%2C499&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Canada-Mark-Carney-Liberal-Party.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1016px) 100vw, 1016px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sup>Mark Carney waves on the day members of Canada&#8217;s Liberal Party gather to choose a successor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in Ottawa, Canada. (Image Credit: Reuters\/Carlos Osorio)<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Carney tapped into this sentiment, warning Canadians about the dangers of U.S. encroachment. \u201cThe Americans want our resources, our water, our land, our country. Think about it. If they succeed, they would destroy our way of life,\u201d he said. \u201cIn America, health care is big business. In Canada, it is a right.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He further emphasized the fundamental differences between the two nations. \u201cAmerica is a melting pot. Canada is a mosaic,\u201d Carney asserted. \u201cAmerica is not Canada. And Canada will never, ever be a part of America in any way, shape, or form.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Election looms as Carney asserts leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carney\u2019s resounding victory marks a stark contrast to the struggling opposition. The Conservative Party had hoped to make the election a referendum on Trudeau, capitalizing on frustrations over rising food and housing costs and increasing immigration. However, Carney\u2019s entrance into the race has shifted the conversation toward Canada\u2019s deteriorating relationship with the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese are dark days, dark days brought on by a country we can no longer trust,\u201d Carney said. \u201cWe are getting over the shock, but let us never forget the lessons. We have to look after ourselves, and we have to look out for each other. We need to pull together in the tough days ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trump, in response to growing Canadian resistance, has delayed the implementation of a 25% tariff on several Canadian goods for one month, but he has threatened additional tariffs on steel, aluminum, dairy, and other key sectors. The uncertainty surrounding these measures has only added to Canada\u2019s economic concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Thank you, Prime Minister Trudeau. For your hard work, for your leadership, and for your great service to our country. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ksPrwtxJ2w\">pic.twitter.com\/ksPrwtxJ2w<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MarkJCarney\/status\/1898907605226987777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 10, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><strong>Challenges ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carney is expected to trigger a federal election in the coming days, either by calling for one himself or by facing a no-confidence vote from opposition parties in Parliament. The election will be a defining moment for Canada, as voters will choose the leader they believe is best suited to handle the country\u2019s fraught relationship with the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trudeau, in his final appeal to Liberal supporters, underscored the significance of this moment in Canada\u2019s history. \u201cThis is a nation-defining moment. Democracy is not a given. Freedom is not a given. Even Canada is not a given,\u201d Trudeau said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Canada braces for a potentially contentious election, Carney\u2019s leadership will be put to the test. Whether his economic expertise and strong nationalist message will be enough to secure a long-term mandate remains to be seen, but for now, he stands as the country\u2019s next leader at a critical crossroads in Canada-U.S. relations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, is set to become Canada\u2019s next prime minister after securing a decisive victory in the Liberal Party leadership race.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":28157,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[115,1],"tags":[358,157,134,72,354,71,296,7],"class_list":["post-28154","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-americas","category-news","tag-americas","tag-canada","tag-economy","tag-elections","tag-north-america","tag-politics","tag-trade","tag-u-s"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Canada-Mark-Carney.jpg?fit=690%2C370&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p7jJWb-7k6","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28154","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28154"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28154\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28167,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28154\/revisions\/28167"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28157"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28154"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28154"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28154"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}