Informed sources revealed that Canadians will head to the polls on April 28 following a surprise decision from the federal government to call for an early election. The decision comes amid turbulent political atmospheres, as major parties aim to bolster their positions ahead of the electoral deadline.

One of the most notable developments is the candidacy of Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, in the Nipin riding, currently held by Liberal MP Chandra Arya for the past ten years. Reports have indicated that Arya was informed that he would not be able to run again in this riding, which could complicate the position of the Liberal Party facing a decline in public support.

Carney's candidacy is considered an important step for the Liberal Party, which seeks to maintain its parliamentary majority as polls indicate a decrease in public support for the current government. The decision to exclude Arya from running in Nipin has led to unrest within the party, while the Liberals are counting on Carney to achieve positive results in this critical riding.

The early elections represent a real test of the government’s popularity and its policies amid rising economic and social challenges.