CanadaCanadian Prime Ministers Who Followed Unconventional Paths to PowerSavePrintPrime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference following a swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on March 14, 2025. The Canadian Press/Adrian WyldJennifer Cowan3/17/2025|Updated: 3/19/20250:00X 1Mark Carney’s ascension to prime ministership last week is unprecedented in Canadian history, as he has never previously held an elected position.There have been a few other cases of “firsts” as well for unconventional paths to becoming head of government in Canadian history.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentJennifer CowanAuthorJennifer Cowan is a writer and editor with the Canadian edition of The Epoch Times.Author’s Selected Articles34 Arrested in Southern Ontario Probe of Drugs and Guns Linked to ‘44’ GangDec 12, 2025Dollarama Sales Surge 22% as Shoppers Flock to Lower-Cost Household StaplesDec 12, 2025Gould Says She Won’t Run for Ontario Liberal Party LeadershipDec 11, 2025Jordan Peterson out of Hospital but Still ‘Very Unwell,’ Daughter SaysDec 11, 2025
