Canadian PM, opponent kick off election campaigns with vote set for April 28
New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Conservative opponent have kicked off their election campaigns against the backdrop of a trade war and annexation threats from U.S. President Donald Trump | 2d 1:05 PM ET ago |
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Canada's new prime minister is triggering an election campaign this weekend. Here’s what to know
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Canada election expected to be held on April 28
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Canadian Amb. to U.S.: 'Nothing is off the table' when responding to Trump tariffs
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Mark Carney Calls Snap Elections in Canada Amid Trump Threats
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Jeanne Shaheen won't run for re-election, opening another Democratic Senate seat in 2026
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Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates to square off
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Florida Democratic candidates comfortably outraise GOP opponents in special election
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Generational stars: Vote for the Patriot Ledger's H.S. Boys Basketball Player of the Year
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Olympic contest to pick IOC president is quirky and controlled by tight campaign and voting rules
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NWSL Power Rankings: 2025 season nears as Orlando Pride, Washington Spirit eye title game return
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‘Trump tariffs are reshaping our politics’: Canadians on their election
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Osimhen set to announce transfer decision in April
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Italy v Ireland, Six Nations 2025: What time is kick-off and what TV channel is it on?
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France v Scotland, Six Nations 2025: What time is today’s kick-off and what TV channel is it on?
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The polls are open! Vote for the Tulare County high school athlete of the week, March 24-28
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Wisconsin’s high-stakes Supreme Court election is a referendum on Trump
The stakes in the April 1 election are muchmore than political.The Hill - 17h -
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney calls for snap election amid trade war with U.S.
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Lumberjacks kick off season at Northwoods Opener
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Seminole Spring Weekend set for April 3-6
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Deeply unpopular Peruvian president calls for general elections in April 2026
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Runcorn by-election could be proof of concept for Reform UK
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Can we please have some 3pm kick-offs?
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Wales 3-1 Kazakhstan: hosts cruise to start World Cup qualifying campaign with win – live
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What to know about Mark Carney, elected next Canadian prime minister
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