Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland and government House leader Karina Gould are also expected to enter the leadership race in the coming days
Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney arrives for the Liberal caucus retreat in Nanaimo, B.C., on Sept. 10, 2024.Mark Carney is set to unveil his Liberal leadership campaign this afternoon in Edmonton, ending nearly a decade of speculation about his political ambitions.The cut-off date to declare a bid for the leadership is Jan. 23 and candidates have to pay a $350,000 entrance fee.
In an interview on “The Daily Show” that racked up nearly 2 million views online, host Jon Stewart asked Carney if he’s stuck holding the “carbon tax bag.” Launching his campaign in Edmonton gives the 59-year-old a chance to put his Alberta roots on full display as Canadians get to know him.
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