Ms. Freeland is vying to become Canada’s next Liberal Party leader and prime minister on Sunday. Her chances could hinge on whether voters consider President Trump’s dislike of her an asset.

Former central banker Mark Carney favoured over Chrystia Freeland to replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal party head

Carney, a former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, won in convincing fashion, securing 85.9% of the vote.

The episode has not only given Trudeau a bump in support, but it’s delivered a potential lifeline to his flailing Liberal Party ahead of the expected election. It’s also a boon for his successor, Mark Carney, who was elected Liberal leader on Sunday and will soon take the prime minister’s office, at least briefly.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will soon be taking the stage at the Liberal leadership convention, to deliver his last speech as party leader. Follow for live updates here.

In something of a political blowout, Mark Carney was elected on Sunday as leader of the Liberal Party and as the next prime minister.He won with 85.9 per cent of the votes, a larger margin than many expected — even though he was the clear front-runner throughout the race.

Former central banker Mark Carney has been elected as the new leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party, officially ending the Justin Trudeau era. Carney, 59, secured a decisive victory, winning 86% of