Mark Carney is the new Liberal leader. What happens now? [Video]

Mark Carney was elected to lead the Liberal party on Sunday and will soon become Canada’s next prime minister.

Carney captured 85.9 per cent of the Liberal vote – far ahead of opponents Chrystia Freeland (who got 8 per cent), Karina Gould (3.2 per cent) and Frank Baylis, who came in last with three per cent.

Carney has promised a speedy transition of power and an early election call is widely expected in the coming days or weeks.

The transition

Trudeau needs to formally resign as prime minister. To do so, he will speak or meet with Gov. Gen. Mary Simon; on his advice, Simon will invite Carney to form a government.

On Monday, Carney promised a “seamless” and “quick” transition but did not say anything more specific about the timing.

Last week, Trudeau said he does not plan to stay on in a caretaker role during the next election. He also …