US, March 21 -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to call a snap federal election for April 28, the Globe and Mail reported this week, citing sources. The announcement is anticipated on March 23, despite the next election originally being scheduled for October 20, the report mentioned.

Carney is reportedly looking to capitalize on the Liberal Party's recent surge in the polls, which began in January after US President Donald Trump ramped up threats against Canada and former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation.

Carney, a former central banker with no prior political or campaign experience, secured the Liberal leadership two weeks ago. He will face off against Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, an expe...