Canadian election rivals tell Trump he must respect sovereignty

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to media at Rideau Hall, where he asked the Governor General to dissolve Parliament and call an election, in Ottawa (Adrian Wyld /The Canadian Press/AP)

New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Conservative opponent have said US President Donald Trump must respect Canada’s sovereignty as they kicked off their election campaigns on Sunday.

Mr Carney announced a five-week election campaign before the vote on April 28.