Overview

• Prime Minister Mark Carney has officially announced early elections for April 28, 2025, aiming to secure a majority government.
• The election comes during a period of political gridlock in Canada following Justin Trudeau's resignation in January 2025.
• U.S.-Canada relations have deteriorated under Donald Trump, with a trade war and provocative rhetoric about Canadian sovereignty dominating the campaign agenda.
• Polls indicate a tight race between the Liberal Party, led by Carney, and the Conservatives, as smaller parties lose voter support.
• New U.S. tariffs set to take effect on April 2, 2025, are expected to further increase economic and political pressure on Canada.