Canada Heads to Snap Federal Election as Mark Carney Seeks Mandate Amid Trade Tensions and Political Shift
Prime Minister Mark Carney has officially triggered a snap federal election, calling Canadians to the polls on April 28, 2025, just weeks after being sworn in as the new Liberal leader. The move comes six months ahead of the scheduled vote, amid intensifying trade tensions with the United States, internal political shifts, and a rapidly evolving public opinion landscape.
Key Highlights:Carney’s First Campaign, Aiming for MandatePolling Shift Gives Liberals a BoostPoilievre Promises Change and Takes Aim at ‘Lost Liberal Decade’NDP, Greens, and Bloc Launch Their CampaignsTrade War Looms Over Campaign
Carney visited Governor General Mary Simon on Sunday to request the issuance of writs of election, launching a 37-day campaign that is poised to be one of the most consequential in...