Former central banker Mark Carney to replace Trudeau as Canada's prime minister

Mark Carney, former central banker, has been elected as Canada's next prime minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau who announced his resignation in January. Carney, 59, won 85.9% of the vote as leader of the governing Liberal Party amid US trade tensions and an upcoming federal election. Trudeau will continue as prime minister until Carney is sworn in.