The former Bank of England Governor says he needs a clear mandate to deal with US President Donald Trump.
Carney, leader of the Liberal Party, will face competition from Conservatives' leader Pierre Poilievre, Jagmeet Singh - leader of the New Democratic Party, and Yves-François Blanchet - leader of the Bloc Québécois.
God bless Canada! All power to Mark Carney! Long live Canada! Vive le Canada ! – © Mark Alexander
THE NEW YORK TIMES:
Canada’s Leader Calls Snap Federal Elections Amid Trump Threats: Mark Carney, who has only been prime minister for 10 days, has called for a general election to be held on April 28. »
