There are many reasons why Mark Carney became the prime minister of Canada — and one of the biggest is Mark Carney himself.
While perhaps initially more a consequence of luck than talent, Donald Trump’s threats towards Canada changed the terms of the election.
Canadians were looking for a leader who could chart the waters of international turmoil and uncertainty. Carney’s skills at managing global crisis, his proven track record of running large organizations and a calm and calculating demeanour could not have been a better fit for the time and circumstances.
