Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney will officially enter the race for the Liberal leadership, seeking to distance himself from the unpopular Trudeau government. Other potential candidates include Chrystia Freeland and Karina Gould. Carney faces attacks from Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives who aim to tie him to the Liberals' declining image. The leadership race, culminating in a March 9 vote, will see Carney navigate the contentious issue of carbon pricing.
OTTAWA — Mark Carney is set to unveil his Liberal leadership campaign this afternoon in Edmonton, ending nearly a decade of speculation about his political ambitions.
Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives will attempt to tie Carney to the Trudeau government's sinking brand and attack him over his past support of carbon pricing and his recent work advising the Liberal party on economics. 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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