Banker-turned-politician’s rise to Canada’s highest elected office arrives at a pivotal moment for America’s northern neighbor’s economy and its relationship with the U.S.

Carney has seemed less comfortable in his new profession — he admits he’s not a natural. That much has been obvious as Carney has come under fire from the Conservative Party w

The newly-named leader of the federal Liberal Party will be sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister today. Mark Carney, who easily won the federal leadership race on Sunday, will be sworn in by Governor General Mary Simon in a ceremony at Rideau Hall at 11 a.