Canada's new PM Carney calls snap election to counter Trump threats
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3 min readObservers believe smaller parties may be sidelined as voters rally around one of the two main contenders in hopes of strengthening Canada's stance against Washington's increasingly hostile tone.
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Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney talks during a meeting with Britain's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in 10 Downing Street, London, England, Monday March 17, 2025. (AP)
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