Canada to Hold Snap Federal Election on April 28 as Carney Seeks Mandate

Prime Minister Mark Carney aims to address U.S. trade tensions and sovereignty threats in his first election campaign.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will formally call a snap federal election today, with voting set for April 28 and a minimum 37-day campaign period.
The election's central focus will be on Canada’s response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and sovereignty challenges, including upcoming tariffs on Canadian goods.
The Liberal Party, under Carney’s leadership, has overtaken the Conservatives in polling, buoyed by a surge in Canadian nationalism triggered by Trump’s rhetoric and actions.
Carney will run for a parliamentary seat in the Ottawa-area riding of Nepean, replacing Liberal MP Chandra Arya, whose candidacy was revoked last week.
Relief measures for workers and businesses affected by U.S. tariffs have been announced, alongside plans for economic diversification and expedited resource projects.