François-Philippe Champagne Backs Mark Carney, Says They Share an Economic Vision

Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry of Canada Francois-Philippe Champagne (L), jokes with former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney as they arrive for the Liberal caucus retreat in Nanaimo, B.C., on Sep. 10, 2024. The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck

Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says he shares the same economic vision as Mark Carney, and he’s throwing his support behind the former central banker to become the next Liberal leader and prime minister.

Carney has the support of a number of cabinet ministers and current Liberal MPs in the race to become the party’s new leader.