He worked at Goldman Sachs for 13 years, rising to the post of managing director.
Carney told reporters he believes he brings policy experience, academic training and varied private sector experience to his new job.
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http://www.cbc.ca/story/money/national/2007/10/04/bankgov.html
[The Conservatives seem to like appointing outsiders. The new commissioner of the RCMP wasn't from the RCMP, he was a public servant from Public Safety I think. This guy Carney was from the Ministry of Finance, not the BoC. -- NSay]

Mark: Slang, n. (1) an individual easy to disrespect and or violate, usually do to cowardice or the desire to avoid conflict. (2) a person prone or soon to be the victim of a crime, especially a crime involving robbery and/or violence. Standard, n, v. (1)something appearing distinctly on a surface, as a dot. (2)a sign used in measuring, writing, etc. (3)an object of derision or scorn.
Carny, a carnival worker and the language they employ
Bank Governor?
What a word set!
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