In a bold and widely expected political gamble, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called a federal election on April 28, triggering a 36-day campaign that promises to reshape the country’s political future amid growing economic and diplomatic tensions with the United States.

Canada’s Liberal Party has jumped into a lead in some public opinion polls on the eve of an election, as voters respond to Justin Trudeau’s exit and Mark Carney’s rise to lead the government.

At long last, we have a date. In just over a month’s time, Canadians will head to the polls to decide whether to end a decade of Liberal rule. Having succeeded Justin Trudeau as party leader on