Mark Carney is expected to become a special advisor to Trudeau
Despite some speculation about his potential future as a party leader, Carney has stated he is not interested in that role.
Mark Carney is set to join the Liberal Party as a special advisor to leader Justin Trudeau, focusing on growth and the economy.
The announcement will be made on Monday, with Carney expected to speak at the Liberal MPs' summer caucus retreat in Nanaimo, B.C.
While Carney is not joining the Prime Minister's Office, the Privy Council Office, or Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's office, his new role aligns with his expertise in economic and climate issues.
Carney, who was Canada's central bank governor from 2008 to 2013 and then the governor of the Bank of England from 2013 to 2020, also serves as the United Nations Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance.
Despite some speculation about his potential future as a party leader, Carney has stated he is not interested in that role.
His appointment is seen by some Liberals as a strategic move to help the party close its current deficit to the Conservatives, although it has already drawn criticism from opposition parties, who have labeled him “carbon-tax Carney.”
Carney’s involvement with the Liberal Party is expected to strengthen their position on economic and climate issues as they work to improve their standing in the polls.
