Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney to Call Snap Election for April 28

The election, expected to be announced Sunday, follows Carney's recent appointment as PM and comes during rising trade tensions with the U.S.

Mark Carney, sworn in as Canada's Prime Minister on March 8, is expected to officially announce a snap federal election on March 23, with voting set for April 28, 2025.
The campaign will last 37 days, the minimum length allowed under Canadian law, and aims to secure a mandate for the Liberal Party during a period of political and economic uncertainty.
Polling shows the Liberals narrowly leading with 37.8% support compared to the Conservatives' 37.2%, reflecting a shift since January driven by rising nationalism and external pressures.
Trade tensions with the U.S., including tariff threats and annexation rhetoric from President Donald Trump, are central to the election narrative and campaign strategies.
Both major parties have outlined key promises: the Liberals focus on housing affordability and Arctic security, while the Conservatives emphasize economic growth and resource development.