How did Mark Carney become leader of the Liberal Party of Canada in 2025?

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Mark Carney became the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada in 2025 following the resignation of Justin Trudeau.1

After Trudeau announced his resignation as party leader and prime minister on January 6, 2025, amid declining popularity and a struggling minority government, Carney announced his candidacy for the leadership on January 16. The contest primarily became a two-person race between Carney and former finance minister Chrystia Freeland. On March 9, 2025, the results of the leadership election were announced, and Carney won in a landslide.1

Following his victory, Carney succeeded Trudeau as prime minister on March 14, 2025. He subsequently led the Liberal Party to a victory in a snap election held on April 28, 2025.12