Mark Carney is a Canadian politician and economist who’s been making waves in the financial world. Born on March 16, 1965, he’s had a distinguished career, serving as the Governor of the Bank of Canada from 2008 to 2013 and the Governor of the Bank of England from 2013 to 2020 …
Carney’s leadership during the 2008 financial crisis was instrumental in helping Canada navigate the turmoil. He took bold steps, cutting interest rates and promising to hold them down to support credit markets and business confidence. His efforts paid off, and Canada’s banks suffered less than those in other G7 countries.
After leaving the Bank of England, Carney went on to become the United Nations Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance. He’s also held various roles, including chairman of the Financial Stability Board and chairman of the board of directors for Bloomberg L.P.
In a surprising turn of events, Carney announced his candidacy for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada in 2025. He won the election with an impressive 85.9% of the vote, becoming the leader of the party
