Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney Calls for Snap Federal Elections on April 28
Carney seeks to consolidate support in the wake of leadership changes within the Liberal Party.
OTTAWA – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to call for snap federal elections on Sunday, April 28, as confirmed by multiple sources.
This decision follows Carney's victory in the Liberal Party leadership race, succeeding former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on March 9.
Sources within the Liberal Party indicated to various news outlets that Carney intends to announce the election shortly.
When approached by journalists in Edmonton regarding the reports, Carney refrained from providing a direct response but stated, 'What is clear is that in this time of crisis, the government needs a strong and clear mandate.'
While federal elections were originally scheduled for October 20, Carney is reportedly aiming to capitalize on a resurgence of support for the Liberal Party, which has been reflected in polling since January, a period marked by escalating tensions with the United States.
This shift followed President Donald Trump's threats of tariffs against Canada and the announcement of Trudeau's resignation.
Carney has yet to engage directly with Trump, but he has expressed an understanding of the U.S. president’s objectives in recent statements.
In the upcoming election campaign, Carney will face Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, whose party had maintained a significant lead in national polls prior to Trudeau's resignation.
This decision follows Carney's victory in the Liberal Party leadership race, succeeding former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on March 9.
Sources within the Liberal Party indicated to various news outlets that Carney intends to announce the election shortly.
When approached by journalists in Edmonton regarding the reports, Carney refrained from providing a direct response but stated, 'What is clear is that in this time of crisis, the government needs a strong and clear mandate.'
While federal elections were originally scheduled for October 20, Carney is reportedly aiming to capitalize on a resurgence of support for the Liberal Party, which has been reflected in polling since January, a period marked by escalating tensions with the United States.
This shift followed President Donald Trump's threats of tariffs against Canada and the announcement of Trudeau's resignation.
Carney has yet to engage directly with Trump, but he has expressed an understanding of the U.S. president’s objectives in recent statements.
In the upcoming election campaign, Carney will face Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, whose party had maintained a significant lead in national polls prior to Trudeau's resignation.
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