After months of speculation about his future, former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney launched his campaign to replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader on Thursday with a promise to build the fastest-growing economy in the G7 if he's elected.

Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney speaks to reporters at the Liberal caucus retreat in Nanaimo, B.C. in this 2024 file photo. OTTAWA—Former central bank governor Mark Carney has announced his campaign for Liberal leader and prime minister at an event in Edmonton Thursday.

Mark Carney, the former governor of Canada's central bank, on Thursday launched his bid to succeed Justin Trudeau as Liberal Party leader and prime minister, immediately becoming a frontrunner in the race.

Former head of UK central bank enters race to take over from Justin Trudeau as leader of Liberal Party and Canada

The former Bank of England and Bank of Canada governor says he is considering running for leader of Canada’s Liberal Party and prime minister.

Prominent banker Mark Carney enters race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau - The prominent banker also serves as the United Nations special envoy for climate action and finance

Less than five weeks after she resigned her cabinet seat over a dispute with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Chrystia Freeland has launched her campaign to replace him as the leader of the Liberal party.

Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney announced a run for Liberal leader and prime minister, promising a centrist focus on the economy.

Former central banker Mark Carney has strongly suggested he will run to be Canada’s next prime minister during an appearance on Jon Stewart’s ‘The Daily Show’

Mark Carney has run two central banks and championed the green transition. Now he wants to lead Canada’s Liberal Party.

Chrystia Freeland, the former deputy prime minister, sought to distance herself from Mr. Trudeau in a public letter criticizing him for “costly political gimmicks.”