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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Leyland Cecco in Ottawa

Carney’s victory owes much to Trump and circumstance

Man holds microphone at political event
Mark Carney at an election event in Edmonton on Sunday. Photograph: Carlos Osorio/Reuters

Mark Carney, the economist, banker and politician, has long professed a simple article of faith when navigating through crisis: “A plan beats no plan.”

And his rapid ascent to Canada’s top job might be taken as evidence of such preparation.

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