Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has opened up a lead over Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre in the latest Canada election polls, according to Newsweek’s tracker.
Why It Matters
Carney, who recently succeeded Liberal Justin Trudeau as prime minister, has called snap elections for April 28 in what is seen as a major test of how far attitudes have changed toward the previously clear favorite, Poilievre, who has been compared ideologically to President Donald Trump.
The election comes as the friendly rapport between Canada and the United States has soured, with tensions elevated in recent weeks following Trump’s tariff agenda and repeated remarks about making Canada the 51st state.
U.S.-Canada relations are expected to be a defining issue in the upcoming election, as both parties grapple with rising tensions and national sovereignty concerns.
What To Know
Carney is currently leading his rival, with 41 percent …