Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of England, is reportedly considering running for Prime Minister of Canada.
In a recent interview following Justin Trudeau's resignation announcement, Carney expressed interest in stepping into the political role, as reported by .
Trudeau revealed from Rideau Cottage, Ottawa, that due to "internal battles", he felt he could no longer be the most viable candidate in the upcoming election, despite his nine years in service as prime minister.
He will continue as prime minister until a new leader for the Liberal Party is chosen.
Appointed as the Bank of England’s governor in November 2012, Carney held the position till 2020, before current governor Andrew Bailey succeeded him. Notably, he was the first non-British head of the institution since its establishment in 1694 and herded the bank through critical events including Brexit.
In a conversation with the Financial Times, he stated: "I’ll be considering this decision closely with my family over the coming days."
The esteemed economist has held various high-profile positions, even advising Trudeau, and currently leads impact investing at Brookfield Asset Management. Prior to his tenure at the Bank of England, which began in 2013, Carney led the Canadian central bank from 2008 to 2013.
Additionally, he chairs the board of Bloomberg and serves as the UN special envoy for climate action and finance.
The Liberal Party has also recently appointed Carney to helm an economic growth taskforce.
