Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to plunge Canada into an election campaign on Sunday, as US President Donald Trump’s trade war sharpens the focus on fixing long-standing problems that have hindered the Canadian economy.
Canada's upcoming election, expected to be called by Prime Minister Mark Carney, will focus on which leader can best address economic challenges exacerbated by US trade threats. Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre present contrasting approaches to tackling issues like over-reliance on the US market, internal trade barriers, and weak productivity. Carney, the new Liberal leader, has already shifted away from some of Trudeau's economic policies by cutting taxes. Trade with the US represents a significant portion of Canada's exports and imports.