Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney is the new Prime Minister of Canada. He has no experience in Parliament and has never held an elected public office. His appointment comes amidst the country’s rift with the United States as tariff threats from Donald Trump are set to hit its economy from April 2. Carney is likely to prompt an election soon after taking charge. This could happen either through him calling for one or if opposition parties in Parliament push for a no-confidence vote later this month. A rising wave of Canadian nationalism has strengthened the Liberal Party’s prospects in the upcoming parliamentary election, which is anticipated in the coming days or weeks. Opinion polls reflect a steady uptick in Liberal support. Amid shifting bilateral dynamics, the election is now poised to center on which leader is best suited to navigate relations with the U.S. Canada has already imposed reciprocal tariffs in response to Trump’s threat and it has also filed a complaint with the World Trade Organisation. The appointment received bipartisan acclaim in the UK, given Canada’s swift recovery from the 2008 financial crisis compared to many other nations.