Carney wins Liberal leadership race, to be sworn in as Prime Minister

Federal Liberals elected Mark Carney to lead their party into the next election in a resounding first-ballot victory yesterday.

This brings an end to an unusually short, two-month long leadership race called to replace outgoing leader Justin Trudeau and clears the path for an expected early election call. Carney says he will work for the Canadian people.

Carney adds that he plans on providing a positive leadership style.

Carney captured over 85% of the vote, while former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland came in a distant second.

It’s not clear when Carney will be sworn in as Prime Minister.

(Written by: Loreena Dickson with files from Matt Leblanc)