Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference following the First Ministers meeting at the National War Museum on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Photo: Canadian Press)
Carney to call election today as parties kick off campaigns
Mar 23, 2025 | 10:02 AM
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The leaders vying to become Canada’s next prime minister will officially kick off their campaigns today.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit Rideau Hall at about noon today to request that Parliament be dissolved and an election be called.
Canadians will cast their ballots on April 28 after a five-week campaign.
Sources tell The Canadian Press that Carney, who has not yet served as an MP, will seek election in the Ottawa riding of Nepean.
