Mark Carney is set to unveil his Liberal leadership campaign this afternoon in Edmonton, ending nearly a decade of speculation about his political ambitions.

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.

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.

At least five Liberal MPs endorsed Carney, along with former Liberal deputy prime minister Anne McLellan, while Freeland secures an endorsement from five MPs and cabinet minister

On Thursday, Carney is expected to announce he will run to succeed Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party Canada, a contest that could elevate him within weeks to the post of prime minister — if only until a widely expected federal election.

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 banker Mark Carney is due to formally kick off his bid to replace Justin Trudeau as the head of Canada’s Liberal Party and the country’s prime minister on Thursday, with the leader of the opposition already attacking his record.