Brit to run the Bank of England since it was founded in 1694 and the former head of Canada’s central bank, says he is entering the race to be Canada’s next prime minister following the resignation of Justin Trudeau.

Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carneyenters the race to replace Justin Trudeau :::: Edmonton, Canada:: Mark Carney, Former Bank of Canada governor"I'm here to ask for your support. I'm here to earn your trust to lead that fight.

Carney disclosed his intentions to a crowd in Edmonton, Alberta, the western Canadian city where he spent the bulk of his youth, promising an economic agenda focused on lifting the country from a period of stagnant growth.