Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has endorsed Mark Carney in the race for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada, arguing the former governor of the Bank of Canada has a "clear vision" for the future.

Carney disclosed his intentions to a crowd in Edmonton, Alberta, the western Canadian city where he spent the bulk of his youth, promising an economic agenda focused on lifting the country from a period of stagnant growth.

If successful, the former Bank of England governor would become Canada's interim prime minister ahead of the next general election

Former cabinet ministers Chrystia Freeland and Karina Gould officially launch their bids for Liberal leadership.

Former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor Mark Carney, has announced his candidacy to lead Canada's governing Liberal Party.

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is endorsing Mark Carney for Liberal leader, the first major endorsement from Quebec in the race.