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Carney Calls April Election in Canada, Seeking Mandate to Face Down Trump

Mark Carney speaks during a news conference in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on Sunday.Photographer: David Kawai/Bloomberg

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By Thomas Seal, Brian Platt, and Randy Thanthong-Knight

March 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM UTC

Updated on

March 23, 2025 at 5:55 PM UTC

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called an election for April 28, with polls showing a close contest between his Liberal Party and the Conservatives as the country faces a trade war and taunts about its sovereignty from US President Donald Trump.

Carney requested the dissolution of Parliament on Sunday in a meeting with Governor General Mary Simon, who represents head of state King Charles III, triggering the election campaign.