The fundraising haul suggests Carney — who has been endorsed by scores of sitting Liberal MPs and cabinet ministers — could be breaking away as the frontrunner in the race

The federal Conservatives are amping up criticism of Mark Carney, the Liberal leadership contender they appear to assume will replace Justin Trudeau as their chief opponent in the next federal

Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney confirmed Sunday that a federal government led by him would run a deficit “to invest and grow” Canada’s economy, but it would also balance its operational spending over the next three years.

Federal Liberal party candidate Mark Carney will be in Hamilton today to host a meet-and-greet with local supporters.

Freeland team cites optimism after fundraisers as leadership hopefuls need to raise enough to cover a $350,000 entrance fee

Transport Minister Anita Anand, Defence Minister Bill Blair and Housing Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith all announced Saturday they’re endorsing Mark Carney for federal Liberal leader as more of Justin Trudeau’s cabinet coalesces around the former Bank of Canada governor.

As Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney shook hands, roasted marshmallows and talked to young hockey players at a South Ottawa community event Sunday afternoon, he received the ringing endorsement of Public Safety Minister David McGuinty.

Mark Carney said Canada should remain “closely integrated” with the U.S. in energy, security, and the auto sector that is vital to Windsor-Essex. But beyond that, he said it’s time to start looking elsewhere as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods and urges Canada to become the 51st state.