Canadians are heading to the polls to elect a new government that will navigate the country's relations with the United States, particularly in light of President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies and annexation threats.

Canada elects a new government on Monday to confront annexation threats from the United States and deal directly with President Donald Trump, whose trade war has defined the campaign.

Canadians are currently heading to the polls to vote in the federal election which will see either incumbent prime minister Mark Carney or Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre win. Unsurprisingly, US president Donald Trump has used the opportunity to promote his desire to see Canada become America’s ‘51st state’.

US Senate Minority Leader, Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, has criticized President Donald Trump as he marks 100 days of his second stint in the White House this week. Schumer said Trump’s first 100 days as president have been hell for the American people.

U.S. President Donald Trump injected himself into the federal election on Monday, appearing to suggest Canadians vote for him when they go to the polls.