Trump has threatened to slap steep tariffs on Canadian goods, and both Carney and Poilievre said that, if elected, they would accelerate renegotiations of the countries' free trade deal in an effort to end the uncertainty hurting both of their economies.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney faces criticism after details emerged about his conversation with Donald Trump, where Trump raised the idea of Canada becoming a U.S. state. Carney initially downplayed the annexation discussion,

MONTREAL: Canadian leaders campaigned in battleground districts Saturday, two days before an election electrified by US President Donald Trump's threats, with Prime Minister Mark Carney favored after assuring voters he can stand up to Washington.