Ex-Bank of England governor Mark Carney sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister

Mark Carney is sworn in as prime minister during a ceremony in Ottawa on Friday (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press/AP)

Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister on Friday, and will now try to steer his country through a trade war brought by US President Donald Trump, a threat of annexation and an expected federal election.

Mr Carney, 59, replaces Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in January but remained in power until the Liberal Party elected a new leader.