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.

The former Bank of Canada governor is now seriously thinking about running for the Liberal leadership if Justin Trudeau resigns, a source close to him says.

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 expected to formally announce his bid to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau late next week, a source close to his campaign told CBC News.The source, who spoke on the condition they not be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly,

A new poll suggests that Liberal supporters prefer Mark Carney as their next leader over a field of potential candidates.