Canada’s next election will take place on April 28: sources
Prime Minister Mark Carney is gearing up to ask the Governor General to dissolve Parliament on Sunday, signaling the start of a federal election campaign. Sources have confirmed that election day is set for April 28, making it the shortest election period possible under Canadian law.
According to Canada’s election rules, federal campaigns must be between 37 and 51 days in length, with election day falling on a Monday. If Carney calls the election on Sunday, April 28 would mark Day 37 of the election period.
Recent polls have shown the Liberal Party, led by Carney, in the lead with 37.8% support, just ahead of Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives at 37.2%. The CBC Poll Tracker suggests that the Liberals could secure 176 seats compared to the Conservatives’ 133 if an election were held today.
Despite the official election call expected on Sunday, federal parties are already rolling out policy proposals to win over voters. Carney recently announced plans to remove barriers to free trade between provinces and territories, aiming for “free trade by Canada Day.” Poilievre has put forth a plan to train 350,000 more trade workers across the country, emphasizing a focus on “more boots, less suits” to benefit working-class Canadians.
Additionally, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has promised to cancel Canada’s contract to purchase U.S.-built F-35s and explore options for building fighter jets domestically. These early policy announcements set the stage for what promises to be a competitive and dynamic election campaign.
As the election season kicks off, Canadians can expect to see a flurry of campaign activities and debates as the different parties vie for their support. Stay tuned for more updates and developments as the race to Election Day heats up.
