Carney, a former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, won in convincing fashion, securing 85.9% of the vote.
Canada's next PM Mark Carney takes aim at Donald Trump as ex-Bank of England chief replaces Justin Trudeau - Mark Carney replaces Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in Januar
Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney has been named Canadian prime minister after winning the Liberal Party leadership in a landslide victory. Mr Carney, who also used to head up Canada's central bank, had emerged as the frontrunner as his country was hit with tariffs imposed by President Trump.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation after nearly a decade in office, succeeded by Mark Carney. Trudeau criticized US President Donald Trump in his farewell speech for aggressive trade stances.