While Mark Carney’s outsider status inspires the Liberal faithful, his performance on the campaign trail is more likely to highlight the drawbacks of political inexperience.

Transport Minister Anita Anand, Defence Minister Bill Blair and Housing Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith all announced Saturday they’re endorsing Mark Carney for federal Liberal leader as more of Justin Trudeau’s cabinet coalesces around the former Bank of Canada governor.

Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney has secured the endorsements of four more current and former cabinet ministers.

The three cabinet ministers are the latest to turn away from contender Chrystia Freeland, who is the former finance minister

MP for Kingston and The Islands Mark Gerretsen is endorsing Mark Carney for the next Liberal leader. On March 9, 2025, the Liberal Party of Canada will announce the next leader of their party. Currently there are five candidates vying for the role. Chandra Arya, Jaime Battiste, Frank Baylis, Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland.

One of the seven Liberal leadership hopefuls says the party is not allowing him to run, as another high-profile cabinet minister endorsed Mark Carney on Sunday. Ontario member of Parliament Chandra Arya said the Liberal party informed him he's out of the running to be its next leader.

The former central banker for the UK and Canada pitched himself as a someone who can help a country navigate economic challenges.

The senior ranks of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet have made their choice on who they believe should replace him as Canada’s prime minister — and they’re throwing their weight behind Mark Carney.