Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has endorsed Mark Carney in the race for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada, arguing the former governor of the Bank of Canada has a "clear vision" for the future.

Joly's endorsement comes as ex-finance minister Chrystia Freeland begins her campaign Sunday to replace Justin Trudeau, who remains prime minister until a new Liberal Party leader is chosen on March 9.

He also helped the U.K. to manage the after effects of Brexit during his 7-year tenure as governor of the Bank of England. “Mark brings unparalleled economic experience,” Joly said in a statement.

In a statement posted to social media, Joly said Carney "brings unparalleled economic experience, having served as governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England." "During times of crisis ...

Toronto – Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly will endorse former central banker Mark Carney to be the next Liberal leader and Canada’s next prime minister, an official source close to ...

Joly believes the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England is best suited to deal with the threat of a trade dispute with the United States. The source pointed to Carney's experience managing the 2008 financial crisis and the economic ...

TORONTO (AP) — A source close to Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said she will endorse former central banker Mark Carney to be Liberal Party leader and Canada’s next prime minister.

Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney secured three more endorsements from cabinet on Saturday, with Defence Minister Bill Blair and Transport Minister Anita Anand backing Carney in statements on X and Housing Minister Nate Erskine-Smith hosting an event for the candidate in Toronto.

The senior ranks of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet have made their choice on who they believe should replace him as Canada’s prime minister—and they’re throwing their weight behind Mark Carney.

Many ministers believe Mr Carney is the best bet to counter US President Donald Trump’s trade threats. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are running their first leadership race in more than a decade to replace the departing Justin Trudeau.