Joseph Carney
24th prime minister of Canada since 2025
1965 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
24th prime minister of Canada since 2025
Born
March 16, 1965
Age
~61 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
prime minister, politician, economist
United KingdomBorn in Fort Smith
1965
Born in Fort Smith (1965-03-16)
2008
PositionGovernor of the Bank of Canada (2008–2013)
2012
AwardQueen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
2013
PositionGovernor of the Bank of England (2013–2020)
2014
AwardOfficer of the Order of Canada
2021
AwardNational Business Book Award
About
Mark Joseph Carney is a Canadian politician and economist who has served as the 24th prime minister of Canada since 2025. He has also been leader of the Liberal Party and the member of Parliament (MP) for Nepean since 2025. He previously was Governor of the Bank of Canada from 2008 to 2013 and Governor of the Bank of England from 2013 to 2020.
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Who is Joseph Carney?+
Mark Joseph Carney is a Canadian politician and economist who has served as the 24th prime minister of Canada since 2025. He has also been leader of the Liberal Party and the member of Parliament (MP) for Nepean since 2025. He previously was Governor of the Bank of Canada from 2008 to 2013 and Gover
What does the name Joseph mean?+
The name Joseph means "a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.". It is of English origin.
When was Joseph Carney born?+
Joseph Carney was born on March 16, 1965.
Name Meaning
a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.
The name Joseph is of English origin, meaning "a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Names related to Joseph
Joseph — March 16, 1965
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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You changed the map. Literally.
— a voter
I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
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