Who is Mark Carney, Canadas new Liberal leader and next prime minister? | Politics News [Video]

Montreal, Canada – Canada has its next prime minister.

Mark Carney has been elected as the new head of the governing Liberal Party, replacing Justin Trudeau in the midst of historic tensions and fears of a trade war with the United States.

An economist and former central banker, Carney will be sworn-in as prime minister in the coming days.

He is making his first foray into Canadian politics at the country’s highest level – and with a federal election looming.

He is also taking the helm of a party that, after years of declining support and criticism over its handling of social and economic issues, is riding a newfound wave of political momentum.

“I will work day and night with one purpose, which is to build a stronger Canada for everyone,” Carney said in his victory speech on Sunday evening after securing 85.9 percent of the vote on the first ballot.

But just who is Mark Carney? What policies does …