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Mark Carney to be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister Friday

Carney sworn in on Friday

Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister at a ceremony at Rideau Hall Friday after the formal resignation of Justin Trudeau.

A senior Liberal source says a new cabinet will also be sworn in.

The Governor General's office is expected to publicly announce the details shortly.

Carney, who was selected as Liberal leader Sunday in a landslide vote, has promised a "seamless" and "quick" transition.

Carney has already been meeting with seniors officials, including Canada's chief of defence staff, PMO staff and Canada's ambassador to the U.S.

A federal election call is widely expected soon after Carney is installed as prime minister.



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