Mark Carney, the former central banker who led both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, has been elected as Canada’s next prime minister in a landslide Liberal Party leadership vote. With no prior political experience but a formidable economic background,

As the trade war between the once best friends continues, ex-Bank of England boss Mark Carney will be Canada's next PM in a widely expected victory.

Mark Carney was elected as Justin Trudeau's successor after Liberal Party members voted in a nominating contest. Trudeau resigned in January, months after facing a stiff internal revolt with demands for him to step down.