Supporters of former Bank of England and Bank of Canada governor say he has experience to lead in period of instability

The former Bank of England governor Mark Carney, a climate-focused economist who became the first non-Briton to run the Bank, is considering entering the race to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister.

Trudeau announced on Monday he would step down after nearly 10 years in power once his ruling Liberal party chose a new leader, throwing open the doors to a fierce party race before a general election later this year.

Carney, 59, in a statement quoted by Bloomberg, where he is a chair of the board of directors, said he would be “considering this decision closely with my family over the coming days”. A longtime and prominent member of the Liberal party, Carney said he was “encouraged” by the support of Liberal lawmakers and people “who want us to move forward with positive change and a winning economic plan”.

  • @[email protected]OPEnglish
    5•3 days ago

    There’s a lot of Canadians who remember how he buffered us against the shitstorm of 2008. Compared to the US we weathered it with flying colours.

    The other thing about Carney is he isn’t a political hack … he hasn’t been brought up through the ranks and absorbed all the crap most politicians have. He’s honest and tells it like it is. If you want a reminder go back and look at his announcements from 2007-09. Not one lie or platitude passes his lips.

    I honestly believe he could not only get the nomination, but he could beat PP hands down.

    • @ikiddEnglish
      5•2 days ago

      he could beat PP hands down.

      Yah, that’s some unbridled optimism right there.

    • @[email protected]
      6•3 days ago

      I wish I could believe that, but I really don’t. Let’s not forget what happened to Kim Campbell.

      I do agree that Carney would probably make a fine PM even tough he’s an economist. He’s very intelligent and oddly left-wing, at least by the standards of his profession. He also has the advantage of saying he wasn’t present or responsible for the past several years of Liberal debacles, but even that isn’t enough IMO.

      • @[email protected]OPEnglish
        2•3 days ago

        Kim was the obligatory sacrificial woman put into power temporarily. Recent history is full of those.

        Carney is different. I think he can do it.