The election campaign comes while Canada finds itself embroiled in a historic trade war with the United States
Liberal Leader Mark Carney launched his campaign, promising a one percent tax cut for the lowest income bracket, and called for "big change." He criticized Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, calling him the "Canadian Trump." Carney dissolved Parliament and called for an election on April 28 amidst a historic trade war with the United States. He also addressed immigration targets and government spending.