By The Canadian Press

News editors vote Carney The Canadian Press top newsmaker for 2025

Dec 22, 2025 | 7:02 AM

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has been named The Canadian Press Newsmaker of the Year, edging out a baseball player, two premiers and striking workers across Canada.

Carney was selected in an annual survey of editors and news directors in media organizations from across Canada.

Here is a tally of the votes:

Carney: 72 votes

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: eight votes

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Striking workers: seven votes

Ontario Premier Doug Ford: five votes

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith: three votes

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 22, 2025.

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