Prime Minister Mark Carne
By Chris Williams, Central News.
Canada’s newly appointed Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for early federal elections on April 28, 2025, in a bold move to secure a mandate to confront U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and escalating trade war. The decision, announced on Sunday, brings the parliamentary elections forward by several months from the originally scheduled October date. Carney, a former central banker stepping into his first elected role, made it clear that Trump’s aggressive stance towards Canada will define his campaign. “Trump wants to break us, so America can own us. We will not let that happen,” he declared in a televised address to the nation.
From Central Banker to Crisis Leader
Mark Carney, 60, was selected by Canada’s Liberal Party to replace Justin Trudeau, who stepped down in January 2025 after a decade in power. Trudeau’s exit came amid widespread unpopularity, driven by soaring living costs, housing shortages, and immigration debates. Carney, sworn in as prime minister on March 14, 2025, brings a wealth of experience from his time as governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England. Known for steering economies through tough times, he won the Liberal leadership race with a commanding 86% of the vote.
His first major decision was to request the dissolution of Parliament. “I’ve just requested that the governor general dissolve parliament and call an election for April 28. She has agreed,” Carney announced, referring to Governor-General Mary Simon, King Charles III’s representative in Canada. The five-week campaign will focus heavily on resisting Trump’s threats, with Carney vowing to protect Canada’s sovereignty.
Trump’s Trade War and Annexation Push
Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency in January 2025 has shaken Canada. He has openly dismissed Canada’s sovereignty, calling its borders “artificial” and pushing for it to become the 51st U.S. state. Alongside these remarks, Trump has imposed tariffs on Canadian imports, with more set to hit on April 2, 2025. These measures threaten to cripple Canada’s economy, particularly its steel, aluminum, agriculture, and energy sectors.
Canadians have responded with anger and defiance, boycotting U.S. goods and rallying behind their national identity. Carney has tapped into this sentiment, framing the election as a fight for Canada’s future. “In this time of crisis, the government needs a strong and clear mandate,” he told supporters in Edmonton on Thursday. He has dismissed Trump’s annexation talk as “crazy,” insisting, “Canada never, ever will be part of America in any way, shape, or form.”
A Revitalized Liberal Party Faces the Conservatives
The Liberal Party, battered by years of declining support under Trudeau, has seen a resurgence under Carney. Just weeks ago, Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party was the clear favourite to win the next election. Now, polls show a tight race, with Trump’s threats shifting voter priorities. Poilievre, 45, a seasoned politician with a “Canada First” message, has pledged to stand firm against Trump. “We will never be an American state. We will always be a sovereign and self-reliant country,” he said at his campaign launch.
Carney, however, has cast himself as the leader best equipped to handle the crisis. “In trade, as in hockey, Canada will win,” he said, leaning on his economic expertise and new slogan, “Canada Strong.” His early moves—scrapping the consumer carbon tax and promising tax cuts—aim to distance himself from Trudeau’s legacy and appeal to a broad base.
An Election Like No Other
While Canadian elections typically centre on domestic issues like the cost of living and immigration, Trump’s actions have pushed foreign policy to the forefront. “Many consider this to be an existential election, unprecedented,” said Felix Mathieu, a political scientist at the University of Winnipeg. Voter turnout is expected to surge as Canadians weigh who can best defend their country.
Smaller parties, such as the NDP and Greens, may lose ground as voters gravitate towards the Liberals or Conservatives, seeking a strong hand against Trump. Carney’s snap election call is a calculated risk to harness the current wave of patriotism before domestic concerns regain focus.
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