While Mark Carney’s outsider status inspires the Liberal faithful, his performance on the campaign trail is more likely to highlight the drawbacks of political inexperience.

If successful, the former Bank of England governor would become Canada's interim prime minister ahead of the next general election

Former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor Mark Carney, has announced his candidacy to lead Canada's governing Liberal Party.

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has endorsed Mark Carney in the race for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada, arguing the former governor of the Bank of Canada has a "clear vision" for the future.