Mark Carney

Mark Carney: But with the closing of the books on the bank governor Saturday, a more nuanced appraisal of his legacy emerges from the economists and analysts who have followed his every word and deed since erupting on the scene, seemingly out of the blue, in February 2008, according to CTV. Since, he has unarguably become Canada's most famous central banker, with a reputation that extends well beyond the country's borders and OTTAWA -- Rock star, saviour, outstanding central banker of his generation -- the accolades have flowed fast and freely during Mark Carney's five-year reign at the Bank of Canada. As difficult as it is to imagine now, Carney, then 43, was a surprise pick by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty for the top financial policy-making institution, and to most, an unknown quantity. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.