New Delhi, April 27 -- Canadians will head to the polls on April 28 to decide who will form the next government. With the departure of long-time Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the two main contenders for the role are Mark Carney from the Liberal Party and Pierre Poilievre from the Conservative Party.

Carney currently holds a slight lead in the polls, but the Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre, has been narrowing the gap in recent days.

In January, Justin Trudeau announced his resignation after nearly a decade as Canada's prime minister. His decision came after growing party infighting and his personal unpopularity, which made him vulnerable to criticism.

Trudeau's resignation came amid deep anxiety prompted by Donald Trump's t...