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OTTAWA — One going, and another one likely to follow soon.

It would seem inevitable that in the wake of Mark Carney’s imminent departure from these shores, his key backer and policy counterpoint would entertain similar thoughts of disengagement from Ottawa.

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Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s face said it all as he publicly, and painfully, acknowledged that the most successful monetary-fiscal duo in the developed world would be no longer.

Mark has been a superb governor of the Bank of Canada . . . his loss will be felt

Appearing emotional and a little teary-eyed, Mr. Flaherty told reporters Monday it was his “bittersweet” duty to announce Mr. Carney’s exit for a new job fronting the Bank of England.

“Mark has been a superb governor of the Bank of Canada for . . . more than five years. And so, his loss will be felt.”

Granted, it was still early morning but the minister had already had a long day, with more events ahead of him. Regardless, there were clear signs of attrition — then and previously.