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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Andy Gregory

New Canadian prime minister Mark Carney calls snap election

Canada’s new prime minister Mark Carney has called a snap election for 28 April, as he seeks to capitalise on a surge of support galvanised by threats from Donald Trump.

The former Bank of England governor, who assumed the premiership a fortnight ago from his Liberal ally Justin Trudeau, now has five weeks to persuade the country to continue backing his party after 10 years in power.

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