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Mark Carney Launches Snap Election with Patriotic 'Elbows Up' Campaign

The Canadian Prime Minister, joined by actor Mike Myers, rallies national unity in response to U.S. tariffs and annexation threats as polls narrow ahead of a likely April 28 election.

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.
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference following the First Ministers Meeting at the National War Museum on Friday, March 21, 2025.

Overview

  • Mark Carney is set to announce a snap election today, seeking to solidify his mandate during heightened tensions with the United States.
  • The 'elbows up' campaign, rooted in Canadian hockey culture, has become a symbol of resistance against U.S. trade policies and sovereignty threats.
  • Actor Mike Myers stars in a video with Carney, emphasizing Canadian patriotism and defiance against Donald Trump's rhetoric and tariffs.
  • Polls show the Liberals gaining momentum, with a slight lead over the Conservatives as Canadians rally around the issue of national sovereignty.
  • The upcoming election is being framed as a pivotal moment for Canada, with high voter turnout anticipated and national identity at the forefront.