A snap election has officially been called in Canada, and the results will have major implications for its relationship with the US and much more.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a federal election in a widely anticipated move where he met with Governor-General Mary Simon on Sunday to request for Parliament to be dissolved.

Or sign-in if you have an account. Federal elections allow Canadian citizens to elect the members of parliament who represent their interests in the House of Commons. It’s a process central to ...