Canada's newly appointed prime minister, Mark Carney, is set to run for election

Canada's newly appointed prime minister, Mark Carney, is set to run for election in the Nepean riding of Ottawa as he aims to enter Parliament for the first time, according to his Liberal party.

Carney is expected to call for an early general election on April 28. On Saturday, the Liberals confirmed via social media that Carney would represent Nepean, highlighting that he has raised his family in Ottawa and dedicated his career to public service. Prior to this role, he served as the Governor of the Bank of Canada and was the deputy governor before that. The election campaign will span 37 days, during which 343 seats in the House of Commons will be contested. The party that secures a majority, either independently or with the support of other parties, will form the next government, and its leader will take on the role of prime minister. Carney succeeded Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in January but remained in power until Carney was elected as the new leader of the Liberal party on March 9. Recent polls indicate that Canada's Liberal party is poised for a political comeback amid rising tensions due to a trade war initiated by Donald Trump. Sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister on March 14, Carney emphasized the necessity for a strong and clear mandate during this period of crisis. The governing Liberals were anticipated to face a significant defeat in the upcoming election until Trump's trade war shifted the political landscape. The Conservative opposition, led by Pierre Poilievre, had intended to focus the election narrative on Trudeau, whose popularity has suffered amid rising food and housing costs alongside increased immigration. However, the upcoming vote is now likely to center around who is most capable of responding to Trump's aggressive stance.

Carney, age 60, previously led the Bank of Canada during the 2008 financial crisis and made history in 2013 as the first non-British citizen to serve as the Governor of the Bank of England, navigating the complexities following Brexit. Poilievre stands as Carney's primary rival. The Conservative party was expected to achieve a significant victory in this year's federal election until tensions escalated due to Trump's actions.

Trump has made comments suggesting Canada should become the 51st U.S. state, imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, and is threatening extensive tariffs on all Canadian goods as well as its other trading partners, set to take effect on April 2. His frequent derogatory remarks regarding Canada's sovereignty have sparked outrage among Canadians, resulting in a rise in nationalism that has positively impacted Liberal poll standings. While Trump has derided Trudeau, labeling him as "governor," he has yet to directly address Carney by name. *This report includes contributions from the Associated Press.*

Source @Guardian
Edited by Bosman

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