Canadian PM Trudeau set to call election for September 20, official says

Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau (Steve Parsons/PA)

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will announce on Sunday that he is calling a snap election for September 20, a source familiar with the plans told The Associated Press.

Mr Trudeau is seeking to win the majority of seats in Parliament. His Liberal party fell just short of that two years ago and must rely on the opposition to pass legislation.