Carney will be dissolving the federal government he took over barely a week ago after winning the Liberal leadership race to succeed Justin Trudeau. The election campaign comes while Canada finds itself embroiled in a historic trade war with the United States.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to call a federal election by Sunday -- according to multiple sources within the Liberal Party.

Domestic issues such as the cost of living and immigration usually dominate Canadian elections, but this year one key topic tops the list: who can best handle Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to plunge Canada into an election campaign on Sunday, as US President Donald Trump’s trade war sharpens the focus on fixing long-standing problems that have hindered the Canadian economy.

Canada's new prime minister Mark Carney is expected to announce snap elections Sunday, seeking a stronger mandate as his country fights off a trade war and annexation threats from Donald