T he sprint to succeed Justin Trudeau as the leader of Canada’s Liberal Party has begun. Five candidates have entered the race ahead of the January 23rd deadline, but it will almost certainly be won by either the former central-bank governor,

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

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.

Mark Carney, the former governor of Canada's central bank, on Thursday launched his bid to succeed Justin Trudeau as Liberal Party leader and prime minister, immediately becoming a frontrunner in the race.

Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney has secured the endorsements of four more current and former cabinet ministers.