Former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney is contemplating a bid for the leadership of the Liberals as party brass begin their search for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s replacement.
Carney issued a statement earlier this week saying he is considering a run.
“I’ll be considering this decision closely with my family over the coming few days,” Carney said, adding that he is “encouraged and honored by the support that I’ve already been hearing.”
Carney said Liberal lawmakers and supporters have already told him they “want us to move forward with positive change and a winning economic plan,” noting that “that’s what it will take to defeat Pierre Poilievre, to get Canada back on track, and to build the strongest economy that works for all Canadians.”…