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Carney Warns Trump ‘Wants to Break Us’ as High-Stakes Canadian Election Begins

Mark Carney called a national election to be held on April 28. — Mark Carney called a national election to be held on April 28.
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By Brian Platt and Mathieu Dion

March 24, 2025 at 2:46 AM UTC

Updated on

March 24, 2025 at 12:09 PM UTC

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Mark Carney began his bid for election with a stark warning that US President Donald Trump is serious about wanting to annex Canada, launching his effort to convince Canadians he can protect the country from US aggression.

Carney, who was sworn in as Canada’s prime minister on March 14, called a national election on Sunday for April 28, then flew from Ottawa to the easternmost city in North America to begin his campaign.