Canada's foreign minister endorses Carney to replace Trudeau as prime minister

Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly endorsed former central banker Mark Carney for the next Liberal leader and Canada’s new prime minister, citing his economic experience in crisis management during the 2008 financial crisis and Brexit. Joly’s support for Carney comes as ex-finance minister Chrystia Freeland launches her campaign to replace Justin Trudeau, with the Liberal Party set to elect a new leader on March 9. The upcoming general election is crucial amid U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s threat of imposing tariffs on Canada, with all three opposition parties planning a no-confidence vote after parliament resumes on March 24.

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