Mark Carney, who became Prime Minister earlier this month, on Sunday called a snap election in Canada for April 28, in search of a formidable mandate to take on the threat posed to the economy by the 'unjustified' tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump.
Canada was to witness general elections at least by October 20, but Carney was looking to capitalise on his remarkable support that led him to be chosen as the Liberal party leader and eventually the Prime Minister, just as Trump began issuing tariff threats to Canada and Carney's predecessor, Justin Trudeau, stepped down.
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"We are facing the most significant crisis of our lifetimes because of President Trump's unjustified trade actions and his threats to our sovereignty," Carney was quoted as saying by news agency Reuters.
"There is so much more to do to secure Canada. To invest in Canada, to build Canada, to unite Canada. That's why I'm asking for a strong positive mandate from my fellow Canadians. I've just requested that the Governor General dissolve Parliament and call an election for April 28, and she has agreed," he said in a news conference after his request for general elections was approved.
Canada's Liberal party entrusted Carney with the responsibility to take on the Trump threat, relying on his expertise as a former two-time central banker, despite the fact that he had no prior political or election campaign experience.
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Published By:
Poorva Joshi
Published On:
Mar 23, 2025