Canada's prime minister and his opponent kick off election saying Trump must respect sovereignty

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

48% : But after decades of bilateral stability, the vote is now expected to focus on who is best equipped to deal with Trump.
46% : Trump has repeatedly said that Canada should become the 51st U.S. state and he acknowledged Friday that he has upended Canadian politics.
45% : Poilievre said he will stand up to Trump but Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, a conservative ally, said in an interview Poilievre would be "very much in sync" with the "new direction in America.
45% : Carney said there are certain conditions for a discussion with Trump.
30% : The governing Liberals had appeared poised for a historic election defeat this year until Trump declared a trade war.
28% : And with good reason as a result of the president's unacceptable threats against our country." Carney still hasn't had a phone call with Trump and that might not happen now until after the election.
26% : " Trump put 25% tariffs on Canada's steel and aluminum and is threatening sweeping tariffs on all Canadian products -- as well as all of America's trading partners -- on April 2. Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the Conservatives, is Carney's main challenger.
24% : TORONTO (AP) -- New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Conservative opponent said U.S. President Donald Trump must respect Canada's sovereignty as they kicked off their election campaigns Sunday against the backdrop of a trade war and annexation threats from Trump.
20% : "President Trump claims that Canada isn't a real country.
16% : Trump mocked Trudeau by calling him governor, but he has not yet mentioned Carney's name.

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