Summary

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will call an early general election for April 28 and run for office in Ottawa’s Nepean riding.

Carney, who succeeded Justin Trudeau in March, seeks a clear mandate amid rising tensions with the U.S. sparked by Donald Trump’s trade war threats and calls for Canada to become the 51st state.

The opposition Conservatives, led by Pierre Poilievre, had expected an easy victory until Trump’s attacks fueled a surge in nationalism, boosting Liberal support.

The election will decide 343 House of Commons seats.

    • Lasherz
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      2 days ago

      It’s kinda hilarious the 180 he’s been forced to do, and despite already appearing disingenuous before, he’s now such a joke that I’m surprised he shows his face. Doug Ford had a far better chance of success than he does.

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      I really don’t know how this hasn’t been screamed loud and clear across the country. A vote for pp is a vote for Trump.