Mark Carney, the first non-Brit to run the Bank of England since it was founded in 1694 and the former head of Canada’s central bank, says he is entering the race to be Canada’s next prime minister following the resignation of Justin Trudeau.

The former governor of the Canadian and British central banks announced he was running to become head of the Liberal Party and prime minister.

Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney announced on Thursday that he was running to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader of the ruling Liberal Party, saying he wanted to focus on the struggling economy.

Former central banker Mark Carney has strongly suggested he will run to be Canada’s next prime minister during an appearance on Jon Stewart’s ‘The Daily Show’.

Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he was also stepping down as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party. He will remain in both roles until a replacement is chosen.

When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was elected in 2015, he promised sunny ways and "a real change." Over the last nine years, there's no doubt his government has focused on fighting climate change, advancing Indigenous reconciliation and lifting some Canadians out of poverty.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who said this month he would step aside as leader of the country and Liberal Party, said he won’t run in the election that must be held this year.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he won't run for re-election in his Montreal riding in the next general election.