Here is a breakdown of the leaders of Canada's major parties. Carney, 59, is the incumbent prime minister of Canada, but he has only been on the job for a few days. His party overwhelmingly chose him - with more than 80% of the vote - to succeed Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader earlier this month.

Canada’s next federal election takes place on Monday, April 28, 2025. With all the cross-border political turmoil, carbon tax uncertainty and getting to know a new prime minister, it’s easy to lose track of important details,

Mark Carney, who has only been prime minister for 10 days, has called for a general election to be held on April 28.