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Mark Carney is the Liberal frontrunner to replace Trudeau, but most Canadians don’t recognize him

‘Rock star central banker’ Carney, expert on economic risks of climate change, is unknown by 76% of voters

Mark Carney, the “rock star central banker” who navigated a string of financial crises and became a leading global voice on the economic risks of climate change, has rapidly emerged as a favourite in the race to lead Canada’s Liberal party.

But the steepest challenge for Carney, a fixture at international summits and company boardrooms, may be getting Canadian voters – even those within his own party – to recognize him.