Sworn in at a ceremony in Ottawa on Friday, Mr Carney pledged his loyalty to Charles, who is also the King of Canada, and later lauded Canada's "proud British heritage" in his address.

Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister in a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa today. Here's the latest on today's events — which also included the introduction of a new cabinet (all times Eastern): _____ 5 p.

Mark Carney is a newcomer to elected politics, with decades of experience in finance. After his landslide victory, he pledged to continue tariffs on the U.S. "until the Americans show us respect."