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.

By questioning Canada’s sovereignty, President Trump changed the focus of the race from the failings of the Liberal government to himself.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney faces criticism after details emerged about his conversation with Donald Trump, where Trump raised the idea of Canada becoming a U.S. state. Carney initially downplayed the annexation discussion,