Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of Canada, was overwhelmingly elected the leader of the Liberal Party and the Great White North's next prime minister on Sunday.

Mark Carney won the race to become Canada’s next prime minister, putting the former central banker in charge of the country just as President Trump’s administration threatens its economic future.

The prominent central banker and investor was chosen in a crucial leadership race amid threats from President Trump. He is expected to quickly call a federal election.