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The newly appointed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced unexpectedly on Sunday
election
On April 28, stating he required a robust mandate to address the threat posed by the U.S. President.
Donald Trump
‘Tariffs present challenges for the economy.’
Even though the upcoming election isn’t scheduled till October 20, Carney aims to leverage his Liberal Party’s significant upturn in poll numbers since January, following Trump’s threats.
Canada
and former prime minister
Justin Trudeau
announced his resignation.
“We are encountering the biggest challenge of our lives due to President Trump’s unwarranted trade measures and his threats to our autonomy,” Carney stated.
“There is still considerable work needed to safeguard Canada, to put resources into Canada, to construct Canada, and to bring together all Canadians. For this reason, I am seeking a solid affirmative endorsement from my fellow citizens,” Carney stated to journalists following his discussion with the Governor General—the official representative of the Crown. He then announced that he had asked the Governor General to dissolve Parliament and schedule an election for April 28th, which she approved.
King Charles
, Canada’s monarch ratified his plea for an election.
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