Carney Says He Resigned from 'All' His Roles to Run for Liberal Leadership. Turns Out He Haven't

OTTAWA — In a statement that has sparked confusion and raised eyebrows, Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney claimed he had stepped down from all his roles to be "all in" on his bid to become Canada's next prime minister. However, a closer look at nearly two dozen organizations with which Carney has public links reveals a different story.

National Post contacted nearly two dozen organizations that Carney had public links to until recently. While he resigned from most of them around the time he launched his leadership bid in January, he remains connected to at least five.

One such organization is Chatham House, a registered charity in England, where Carney serves as current president. According to Kirsten Rousseau, press officer at The Royal Institute of International Affairs, "We can indeed confirm that Mr. Carney is still an active member of the board and continues to participate in its activities."

Another organization is Harvard University's Board of Overseers, where Carney was elected in 2021 with a term set to expire in 2027. The university says Carney informed them he intends to step down as of March 9, which is when the next Liberal leader will be announced.

Carney also remains a member of the Bilderberg Meetings, an annual off-the-record meeting attended by 120 to 150 global elites — political leaders, government officials and CEOs of the world's biggest companies — which Carney has regularly attended in years past. However, it is unclear whether he still attends meetings.

Furthermore, Carney's role at the United Nations was not severed upon launching his bid, according to Stéphane Dujarric, a spokesperson for the Secretary-General. His contract "ended at the end of 2024," suggesting that he may still be serving in this capacity.

The situation has raised questions about Carney's intentions and commitment to his new role as Liberal leader. While he claimed to have stepped down from all roles to focus on the party, it appears that some of these connections remain intact.

A Timeline of Carney's Resignations (and Non-Resignations)

Here is a timeline of Carney's resignations and non-resignations:

* January 2023:** PIMCO sends an internal note to its employees informing them that Carney would be stepping down from its global advisory board. * January 17, 2023:** The investment management firm PIMCO informs their clients that Carney would no longer be involved in any activity or consulting role related to the company. * January 19, 2023 (three days after campaign announcement): The Rideau Hall Foundation's Board of Directors confirms that Carney stepped down from his role as a volunteer member on January 19, 2023. * End of 2024:** According to Stéphane Dujarric, a spokesperson for the Secretary-General, Carney's contract with the United Nations "ended at the end of 2024." It is unclear whether he still serves in this capacity. * March 9 (term expiration): Harvard University says Carney informed them that he intends to step down as of March 9, which is when the next Liberal leader will be announced.