'Climate action is still a winning proposition in Canada': Mark Carney secures landmark Canadian election victory

Michael Holder
clock • 5 min read
Mark Carney took over as Canada's Prime Minster in March 2025
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Mark Carney took over as Canada's Prime Minster in March 2025

Former Bank of England Governor and green finance advocate leads Liberal Party to narrow victory in election dominated by Canada's relationship with Donald Trump

Environmental groups have hailed Mark Carney's election victory in Canada as proof that climate action "is still a winning political proposition", as the governing Liberal Party secured a stunning comeback...

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