Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:19pm on 23 Mar 2025,Sunday International
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called a snap general election for April 28, months before the scheduled date. He said he needs a “strong mandate” to handle U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and threats to Canada’s sovereignty. Trump has dismissed Canada’s borders as “artificial” and suggested it should become the 51st U.S. state. Carney, who became prime minister on March 15 after Justin Trudeau stepped down, hopes to gain public support as his party’s popularity rises. The opposition Conservatives accuse him of excessive spending and financial secrecy. This election will test Carney’s leadership for the first time.
