Justin Trudeau, who was first elected prime minister in November 2015, announced on Jan. 6 his intention to resign as Liberal Party leader and prime minister.

Mark Carney won the Liberal Party leadership election and will succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's next Prime Minister. He has been married to Diana Carney since 1994, and the couple has four daughters: Sophia,

Mark Carney, the incoming Canadian prime minister, has pledged not to withdraw the tariffs on the United States until the nation treats them respectfully.