Mark Carney, a central banker turned politician, steps into his role at a crucial moment as President Trump sets his sights on Canada’s sovereignty and keeps threatening more tariffs.

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Mark Carney being sworn in as the Prime Minister of Canada. The process of swearing in a new prime minister is a largely ceremonial one. It is a bit unusual this time, however, as Carney is replacing a sitting prime minister who has resigned before completing his term.