The economist has become the twenty -fourth Prime Minister of Canada, to replace Justin Trudeau. Carney was born 59 years ago in a remote city of the northwestern end of Canada, Fort Smith, although it grew in Edmonton, the oil capital.
The economist Mark Carny This Friday, the twenty -fourth Prime Minister of Canada has become replacement Justin TrudeauAfter promising the position in a ceremony in Ottawa. “Never, never, in no way, form or mode, we will be part of the United States,” he said after he took office.
Carney was born 59 years In a remote city of northwestern Canada, Fort SmithAlthough he grew up EdmontonHis oil capital.
Shortly before Carney’s possession, Trudeau gathered privately with the Governor General of the North -American State, Mary Simonwho performs the functions of State Head on behalf of the British Prince, to formalize his resignation after more than nine years as prime minister.
In addition to Carney, the members of their new cabinet also took on the position against Simon this Friday, which maintains many of the previous government of Trudeau (2015-2025).
Carney has decided to include as Minister of Transport and Internal Trade Chrystia FreelandWhat was one of the candidates who took the leadership of the liberal party and whose resignation caused the resignation of Trudeau in December 2024.
Other excellent members of the new Canadian government are that François-Philippe ChampagneMinister of Finance; Mélanie JolyThat keeps the outdoor portfolio and Dominic Leblanchead of international trade.
The new head of the Canadian manager comes to power with the reputation of good economic management At the head of the Bank of Canada (2008-2013) and the Bank of England (2013-2020).
Trump attacks
Sunday, after a new president of the Liberal party With about 86 % of the votes cast, he devoted a large part of his speech to the attacks of the American president, Donald Trump, to the economy and Canadian sovereignty. “Canada It will not be part of the United States in any way, “said Carney.
Early elections
One of the first decisions to be made as prime minister is whether the parliament resolves and the Canadians immediately calls for the polls, because the general elections are planned for October this year.
Canadian liberals are Minority In the Lower House, ie the union of the three most important opposition parties (the conservative party, the Social -Democrat New Democratic Party and the independence of Quebés Block) can win a motion of disapproval and cause early elections.
Autosel will travel to London and Paris in the coming days to strengthen the link of Canada with Europe in the light of the deterioration of relations with the United States and that early elections before the parliament sessions resumed on 24 March.
Source: EITB
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