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Canada's PM Mark Carney Calls Snap Election for April 28

The election seeks a mandate to address escalating U.S. trade tariffs and annexation threats under President Trump.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney participates in a video with Canadian actor Mike Myers in Montreal on March 16, 2025. Le premier ministre Mark Carney participe à la réalisation d’une vidéo avec l'acteur canadien Mike Myers à Montréal le 16 mars 2025.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives to a press conference after meeting with provincial and territorial leaders at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada March 21, 2025.
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Overview

  • Mark Carney, Canada's new Prime Minister, has dissolved Parliament and announced a federal election for April 28, 2025, just days after taking office.
  • The election is centered on managing economic fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, with sweeping tariffs on all Canadian goods expected on April 2.
  • Trump’s repeated calls to annex Canada and dismiss its sovereignty have fueled a surge in Canadian nationalism, reshaping the election's narrative.
  • Carney is seeking a strong mandate to implement tax cuts, diversify the economy, and strengthen trade ties with allies to counter U.S. economic pressure.
  • The campaign pits Carney’s leadership and crisis management credentials against Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre’s populist platform, with polls showing a tight race.