Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney will announce on Thursday he is running to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader of the ruling Liberal Party, CBC News said on Wednesday.

Former central banker Mark Carney is poised to announce that he’s jumping into the race to succeed Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party and Canadian prime minister.

Mark Carney is ready to launch his campaign to replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader and prime minister of Canada. Carney, a banker comfortable with the Davos set, showed up on “The Daily Show” Monday night,

Mark Carney will launch his candidacy for the Liberal Party leadership at an event in Edmonton on Thursday, according to a notice from Calgary Skyview MP George Chahal.

Former central banker Mark Carney all but launched his bid to replace Justin Trudeau and lead the Liberal Party of Canada in a late-night talk show appearance on The Daily Show.

Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney is set to announce his candidacy for leadership of the federal Liberal Party at a media event early Thursday afternoon in Edmonton, according to a media notice.