Overview

• Mark Carney, Canada's newly sworn-in Prime Minister, has called for early elections to secure a stronger mandate against U.S. trade policies under Donald Trump.
• The election, set for April 28, comes as Canada faces a trade war and annexation rhetoric from Trump, who has described Canada as 'destined to be the 51st state.'
• The campaign is expected to focus heavily on U.S.-Canada relations, with tariffs on Canadian goods scheduled to take effect on April 2.
• Polls show a tight race between Carney's Liberal Party and the Conservatives, with smaller parties losing relevance as voters prioritize major-party leadership.
• This election is being described as 'existential' for Canada, with high voter turnout anticipated due to the stakes surrounding national sovereignty and economic resilience.