The U.S. president’s trade war and threats to make Canada the 51st state have infuriated Canadians and led to a surge in nationalism that has helped the Liberal Party flip the narrative.

The elections come against the backdrop of Donald Trump threatening to make Canada their 51st state, and the resignation of former PM Justin Trudeau.

Canada gears up for elections on April 28. Mark Carney of the Liberal Party faces Pierre Poilievre from the Conservative Party. US tariffs and Donald Trump's statements loom large. The election focuses on who can navigate a growing international crisis.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney resumed his election campaign on Sunday after a brief pause after at least 11 people were killed and dozens injured when a man drove through a crowd at a Filipino community festival in Vancouver.

Canadian leaders made their final push for votes Sunday, one day before an election dominated by President Donald Trump's policies, but rattled in the campaign's final hours by a deadly

Liberal Leader Mark Carney, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre paused their campaigns briefly Sunday to reach out to the Filipino community following a Saturday evening vehicle attack in Vancouver that has claimed 11 lives.