Here is a breakdown of the leaders of Canada's major parties. Carney, 59, is the incumbent prime minister of Canada, but he has only been on the job for a few days. His party overwhelmingly chose him - with more than 80% of the vote - to succeed Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader earlier this month.

Canada's snap election will be held next month, six months ahead of schedule, amid tensions with the US over trade and sovereignty.

Mark Carney, who has only been prime minister for 10 days, has called for a general election to be held on April 28.