New Liberal Leader Mark Carney waves after becoming the 24th prime minister of Canada on March 14. He was sworn in by Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, left, during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Ontario. (Image credit: Justin Tang/The Canadian Press)

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to trigger the process for an early parliamentary election this weekend for an expected vote on April 28. The election will take place against the backdrop of a trade war and sovereignty threats from U.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting Canada's premiers today in Ottawa as the provinces grapple with the effects of Chinese and U.S. tariffs. The meeting is taking place just days before Carney is expected to launch a federal election campaign that would send Canadians to the polls as soon as April 28.