As Canadians prepare to cast their ballots on April 28, all eyes are on the battle between two leading figures vying to become the next prime minister: Liberal leader Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre.
This election marks a significant turning point, coming shortly after the resignation of Justin Trudeau, who stepped down earlier this year following nearly ten years in office.
Mark Carney, the newly installed Liberal leader and current prime minister, assumed the top job after securing over 85 per cent support within his party.
Though a household name in financial circles — having led both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England — Carney is a political newcomer with no prior experience as an elected official.
He was sworn in as prime minister in March and called a snap election just nine days into office, citing rising tensions with the United States and the need to secure a governing mandate.
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