Nepal, March 23 -- New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will run in an Ottawa area district as he seeks to join Parliament for the first time, two officials familiar with the matter said Saturday, a day before Carney triggers an early general election before a vote on April 28.

The election will take place against the backdrop of a trade war and sovereignty threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.

The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly, said Carney will run to represent the suburban Ottawa area of Nepean.

The election campaign for 343 seats or districts in the House of Commons will last 37 days.

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