OTTAWA – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has accused U.S. President Donald Trump of attempting to undermine Canada’s sovereignty, as the country prepares for a pivotal federal election on April 28.
Carney made the remarks on Sunday after meeting with Governor-General Mary Simon to formally request the dissolution of Parliament, setting the stage for a highly anticipated electoral showdown with Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre.
“I’m asking Canadians for a strong, positive mandate to deal with President Trump and to build a new Canadian economy that works for everyone because I know we need change,” Carney stated, citing ongoing trade tensions with the U.S.
Describing Trump’s trade policies as “unjustified” and a direct challenge to Canada’s independence, Carney warned that the country is facing its most significant crisis in decades.
“President Trump claims that Canada isn’t a real country. He wants to break us so America can own us,” he said. “We will not let that happen.”
The upcoming election is expected to be fiercely contested, with economic security and Canada-U.S. relations at the heart of the campaign.
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