Mark Carney calls for snap elections in Canada, seeks mandate as Trudeau successor

Published March 23, 2025 12:54pm ET



Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is calling for a snap election approximately a week into his tenure heading the national government.

The prime minister requested on Sunday that Canadian Governor-General Mary Simon dissolve parliament, setting the stage for a nationwide election on April 28.

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