The Canadian liberals choose Mark Carney's next leader, and he soon leads the country on behalf of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The exact date 59-year-old Carney will take office is uncertain, but the timing will be determined by the incoming call and the leaving leader.
Kearney is a political outsider and a well-known banker. He was announced by the Liberal Party on Sunday after his party voted in the nomination process, Reuters reported.
“The polls are closed and we would like to thank everyone who participated in this campaign. Kearney posted online.
Trudeau resigned in January. After President Trump launches the country into a tariff war, Carney is left to deal with tensions between Canada and the United States.
Carney has earned the most party support and raised the most money out of the four liberal candidates. He would either not be a lawmaker or be the first prime minister with cabinet experience, Reuters noted.
He inherits both unstable international ground and unstable domestic ground. His party's support has declined over the past few years, and the opposition wants to trigger elections, CBS News It has been reported.
The next election must be held by October 20th. The Liberals face off against conservatives led by career politician Pierre Poillivre.
Updated at 7:21 PM EST.
