Canada election: Carney expected to trigger snap federal vote

The Latest Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit the Governor General around noon ET. Canada’s 45th federal election will officially kick off after that meeting. We’re expecting to hear from all the major party leaders today. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is expected to hold a news conference at 11:30 a.m. ET. Polling suggests a tight race between the Liberals and Tories.