Former central banker Mark Carney has won the Liberal leadership race and will become prime minister after a transition is ironed out with outgoing leader Justin Trudeau.
Carney bested two former cabinet members and a former Liberal MP in a campaign that had little drama between candidates as they focused their criticism on U.S. President Donald Trump and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre.
Carney received the most endorsements from the Liberal cabinet and caucus, and greatly surpassed his opponents in fundraising.
The exact time he will be become prime minister has yet to be determined, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau saying last week that a transition period will be necessary….