In a bold and widely expected political gamble, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called a federal election on April 28, triggering a 36-day campaign that promises to reshape the country’s political future amid growing economic and diplomatic tensions with the United States.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday called a snap election for April 28, saying he needed a strong mandate to deal with the threat that U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs pose to the economy.

Toronto: Canada is set for a snap election on April 28. Prime Minister Mark Carney met the Governor General Mary Simon on Sunday morning in Ottawa and requested her to dissolve the House of Commons, precipitating the campaign to form the country’s next government.