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New Canadian prime minister Mark Carney has called a snap election to take place on 28 April, as he seeks to capitalise on a surge of support galvanised by the threat of Donald Trump.
The former Bank of England governor, who assumed the premiership a fortnight ago after his Liberal colleague Justin Trudeau stepped down, now has five weeks to persuade the country to continue backing his party after 10 years in power.
Although the next election was not due until 20 October, the previously under-fire Liberal Party have seen a remarkable resurgence in the polls since January, when Trump began threatening Canada and Mr Trudeau announced his resignation.
Announcing the snap poll, Mr Carney said on Sunday: “We are facing the most significant crisis of our lifetimes because of President Trump's unjustified trade actions and his threats to our sovereignty.
“There is so much more to do to secure Canada. To invest in Canada, to build Canada, to unite Canada. That’s why I’m asking for a strong positive mandate from my fellow Canadians.”
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