Carney Speaks on Why He Joined Liberals; Mum on Future in Politics

Former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney speaks to reporters at the Liberal caucus retreat in Nanaimo, B.C., on Sept. 10, 2024. Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press

In explaining his decision to help the Liberal Party at this time, former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney said he couldn’t turn down a request from the prime minister.

The Liberal Party announced on Sept. 9 that Carney would serve as chair of Justin Trudeau’s task force on economic growth ahead of the next election. The new role is a party appointment, not a government one.