Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister in a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa today. Here's the latest on today's events — which also included the introduction of a new cabinet (all times Eastern): _____ 5 p.

King writes to new Canadian prime minister Mark Carney - Mr Carney paid tribute to Canada’s ‘proud British heritage’ in a speech after he was sworn in as the country’s new prime minister.

Carney, 59, replaces Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in January but remained in power until the Liberal Party elected a new leader. Carney is widely expected to trigger a general election in the coming days or weeks.