Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is reportedly set to request Governor General Mary Simon to dissolve Parliament and call for a federal election this Sunday, according to CBC News.
The decision comes just a week after Carney was sworn in as Prime Minister following Justin Trudeau’s resignation. If elections are announced, voting is expected to take place on either April 28 or May 4, with a campaign period lasting between 36 and 50 days, sources told CBC.
Carney is seeking a strong and stable mandate amid public opinion polls that place his Liberal Party in a tight race against the opposition. When asked about the election timing, Carney stated, “Governor General Mary Simon will be the first to know. In this time of crisis, the government needs a strong and clear mandate. We’re offering a positive vision for the country.”
According to CBC’s Poll Tracker, Carney’s Liberals currently lead with 37.7% support, narrowly ahead of Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives, who stand at 37.4%.
Carney assumed office on March 14 amid rising tensions with the U.S. over tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. His leadership follows Trudeau’s departure after declining Liberal support and internal party conflicts.
In his first remarks as Prime Minister, Carney emphasized action and efficiency, stating on X, “Canadians expect action — and that’s what this team will deliver. A smaller, experienced cabinet that moves faster, secures our economy, and protects Canada’s future.”
Carney has also taken a firm stance against Trump’s policies, advocating for retaliatory tariffs and firmly rejecting Trump’s past suggestions for Canada to become the 51st U.S. state, asserting, “America is not Canada.”
