Canada’s next prime minister, Mark Carney, met with outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday and pledged a swift transition of power.
Carney, who will replace Trudeau after the Liberal Party elected him leader in a decisive landslide vote with 85.9% support, stated that the transition would be “seamless and quick,” adding that an official announcement would be made soon.
During the meeting, Carney, a two-time central bank governor, and Trudeau discussed critical issues including U.S.-Canada relations, national security, and the timing of the handover.
Carney, 59, who has no prior political experience, is widely anticipated to call a parliamentary election soon due to growing tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump over tariffs. Alternatively, opposition parties could trigger an election through a no-confidence vote later this month. Carney, a former Goldman Sachs executive, has been vocal about Canada’s stance on trade negotiations, reiterating on Sunday that Canada would maintain its retaliatory tariffs until “the Americans show us respect.” Carney added, “We didn’t start the fight but we will win.”
Trudeau, who announced his resignation in January, will remain in office until Carney is officially sworn in.
