Mark Carney will launch his candidacy for the Liberal Party leadership at an event in Edmonton on Thursday, according to a notice from Calgary Skyview MP George Chahal.

After months of what now appears to have been entirely accurate speculation over his rumoured political aspirations, former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney will officially launch his bid to replace outgoing Liberal leader — and, until his successor is selected, prime minister — Justin Trudeau in Edmonton later today.

Former central bank governor Mark Carney is set to announce his campaign for Liberal leader and prime minister at an event in Edmonton on Thursday, the Star has learned.