Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's 24th Prime Minister at Rideau Hall, replacing Justin Trudeau
Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's 24th Prime Minister on 14 March 2025 at Rideau Hall, Ottawa, by Governor General Mary Simon, along with the 30th Canadian Ministry.
Summary
Mark Carney, a former central banker, was sworn in as Canada's 24th Prime Minister on 14 March 2025 at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, in a ceremony presided over by Governor General Mary Simon. Shortly before, Justin Trudeau presented his resignation to the Governor General. Carney's 30th Canadian Ministry has 23 ministers besides the Prime Minister, almost half the size of the cabinet he inherited. François-Philippe Champagne became Finance Minister, Dominic LeBlanc moved to International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Mélanie Joly stayed Foreign Minister. Carney said he could work with US President Donald Trump amid a tariff war.
Key facts
- Sworn in
- 14 March 2025, Rideau Hall, Ottawa
- Position
- 24th Prime Minister of Canada
- Sworn in by
- Governor General Mary Simon
- Predecessor
- Justin Trudeau
- Cabinet
- 30th Canadian Ministry: 23 ministers + PM
- Finance Minister
- François-Philippe Champagne
Practice MCQs 4 questions
Who was sworn in as Prime Minister of Canada on 14 March 2025, succeeding Justin Trudeau?
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Correct answer: D — Mark Carney
Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's Prime Minister on 14 March 2025, replacing Justin Trudeau.
Mark Carney became Canada's Prime Minister of which number in March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 24th
The Prime Minister's Office states that Mark Carney is Canada's 24th Prime Minister.
Who presided over the swearing-in of Mark Carney as Canada's Prime Minister at Rideau Hall?
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Correct answer: A — Governor General Mary Simon
Governor General Mary Simon presided over the swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on 14 March 2025.
Consider the following statements about the Canadian ministry sworn in on 14 March 2025: 1. It is the 30th Canadian Ministry and has 23 ministers besides the Prime Minister. 2. Mélanie Joly was moved from Foreign Affairs to Finance. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct as per the Prime Minister's Office. Statement 2 is wrong: Joly stayed Foreign Minister, and François-Philippe Champagne became Finance Minister.