Canadian PM Carney calls for snap elections on April 28 amid Trump's tariff threats
PTC News Desk: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for snap elections on April 28 amid US President Donald Trump's tariff threats. The move comes less than two weeks after Carney took office, succeeding former Canada PM Justin Trudeau.
Carney cited the need for a strong mandate to deal with the ongoing trade tensions with the United States, sparked by President Donald Trump's trade actions.
Following his meeting with the Governor-General Mary Simon, the Liberal Party leader told reporters in Ottawa that "Canada facing the most significant crisis of the lifetimes because of President [Donald] Trump's unjustified trade actions and his threats to our sovereignty" and requested parliament's dissolution.
"I'm asking Canadians for a strong, positive mandate to deal with President Trump and to build a new Canadian economy that works for everyone because I know we need change - big change, positive change," he added.
The US president's tariffs and calls to annex Canada have fuelled anger and uncertainty, and many Canadians have been supportive of the Liberal government's firm -- and unified -- response to Washington.
- With inputs from agencies
