MONTREAL: Canadian leaders campaigned in battleground districts Saturday, two days before an election electrified by US President Donald Trump's threats, with Prime Minister Mark Carney favored after assuring voters he can stand up to Washington.

Canada will hold an election Monday following a campaign electrified by US President Donald Trump's threats, with Prime Minister Mark Carney favored to win after promising voters he has the experience to stand up to the United States.

Canadians will head to the polls on Monday for an election dramatically reshaped by U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive rhetoric, with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party favoured to win after a stunning political turnaround.