The former banker may not have been elected to office before, but is now seeking a mandate from Canadians.

Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is seeking to bring the Liberal Party's nine years in power to an end.

Canada is holding a national election amid growing tension with the US over trade and tariffs.

The economist and political newcomer takes office just days after being elected Liberal leader.

Tariffs are a central part of Trump's political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war.

The 59-year-old political newcomer says he will keep tariffs on US imports "until the Americans show us respect".

Canada's next PM, who described the US as a "country we can no longer trust", will need to work with the US president.

The winner will be announced on Sunday - a former central banker and a one-time deputy PM are the leading candidates.