Mark Carney will run in Ottawa area as he seeks to join parliament

Prime Minister Mark Carney takes part in the First Minister Meeting at the National War Museum (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will run in an Ottawa area district as he seeks to join parliament for the first time, two officials familiar with the matter said.

It comes a day before Mr Carney triggers an early general election before a vote on April 28. The election will take place against the backdrop of a trade war and sovereignty threats from US President Donald Trump.