Mark Carney Speaks with Reporters as Federal Election Gets Underway

Liberal Leader Mark Carney speaks with reporters at Rideau Hall in Ottawa after visiting Governor General Mary Simon to seek the dissolution of Parliament and the launch of a general election. The Liberal leader outlines how a government led by him would push back against the threats of the Trump administration. He faces questions from reporters on why he chose to plunge the country into an election amidst the Canada-U.S. trade war and is asked how he intends to pay for his campaign promises. Voters will head to the polls on April 28. (March 23, 2025)