Carney expected to launch Liberal leadership bid in Edmonton Thursday: sources

Mark Carney’s father Bob Carney ran unsuccessfully for the Liberals in Edmonton-South, Alta., in the 1980 federal election.

Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney is expected to launch his leadership campaign to succeed outgoing prime minister Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader on Thursday. The winner of that contest will be declared on March 9.The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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BY ABBAS RANA

January 13, 2025

UPDATED January 14, 2025

Barring a major surprise to shift his plans, Mark Carney is expected to launch his Liberal leadership campaign on Jan. 16 in Edmonton, Alta., according to two sources close to his team.

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