Mark Carney Signals Interest in PM Run

Former central banker Mark Carney has indicated he is considering a run for Canada's prime minister during an appearance on 'The Daily Show' with Jon Stewart. His remarks come in the wake of Justin Trudeau's resignation announcement on January 6 amid declining support for the Liberal Party, with the new leader expected to be chosen by March 9. Carney, credited with navigating Canada through the 2008 financial crisis and managing the UK's Brexit as the first non-British governor of the Bank of England, emphasizes the need for economic expertise and an outsider perspective in leadership. He is expected to face opposition from ex-Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, who may also declare her candidacy soon. The political landscape is challenging, with rising living costs and stagnant wages pressuring Canadian households. Carney's potential candidacy signals a pivotal moment for Canadian politics as it grapples with economic uncertainty.