Carney has promised to stand up for Canada amid brewing trade war with Trump and speed up sluggish growth in national economy

As Justin Trudeau begins the transition of power to new Liberal leader Mark Carney, a candid photo of Trudeau playfully carrying his House of Commons chair has gone viral. The internet praised Trudeau's humor as he prepares to step down,

Frontrunners include Chrystia Freeland and Mark Carney, who are making the case they can guide Canada through domestic and international issues. At the top of the list: mounting trade tensions with the United States.

Justin Trudeau made a playful exit from the House of Commons on March 10, one day after giving his farewell speech and making way for a new Canadian prime minister

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered an emotional farewell speech to a conference of his Liberal Party on Sunday. The Canadian leader served in his post for almost a decade, assuming the top job on 4 November,

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."

Justin Trudeau has officially stepped down as the Prime Minister of Canada. Trudeau resigned on Friday after nearly a decade in power. He had announced his resignation in January, as polls indicated that his Liberal Party was likely to face defeat in the upcoming election.