Carney Says He Thinks Trump Is Waiting for Election Result Before Talking to Canadian PM

Liberal Leader Mark Carney speaks to media at Rideau Hall, where, as prime minister, he asked the governor general to dissolve Parliament and call an election, in Ottawa, on March 23, 2025. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

Prime Minister Mark Carney said a call between the Canadian leader and U.S. President Donald Trump will take place after the election of April 28.

“[The] president is waiting for the outcome of the election and see who has a strong mandate from Canadians,” Carney said during a campaign event on March 24 in Gander, N.L.