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Is Mark Carney waiting in the Liberal wings?

As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau struggles, is former central banker Mark Carney waiting in the wings? And will his appointment to a special advisor position help or hurt the Liberals?
A man in a dark suit and white shirt stands in front of Canadian flags.
Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney answers reporters' questions on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024 in Nanaimo, B.C., after being tapped by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to advise the government on economic policy. (Andrew Lee/CBC)

This week, the Trudeau government announced they've brought in a new "special advisor" on economic growth: famed former central banker Mark Carney.

The appointment has kicked the rumour mill into gear, because Carney's name has often been floated as a potential successor to Justin Trudeau, if the beleaguered Liberal leader ever steps down.

Whether or not there's any grounding to that speculation, plenty of questions remain: will Carney's appointment help or hurt the Liberals? And, as the party continues to flail, what's in this for Carney?

To dig into those questions we're joined by Catherine Cullen, host of CBC Radio's The House.

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