The next pope will be elected at a conclave that is scheduled to begin on May 7, the Vatican announced today. That leaves the 130 or so voting cardinals with just over a week to discuss, campaign and get to know the potential contenders — though most will act as though no politicking is involved.

Canadians will vote for a candidate from one of the political parties in their federal “riding,” or district. Whichever candidate gets the most votes in a riding will become a Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons, and the party with the most MPs wins the election.

"The president has stated repeatedly he thinks Canada would be better off as a state," Secretary of State Marco Rubio told NBC's "Meet the Press."

Secretary of State Marco Rubio defends Trump's Canada annexation remarks amid trade tensions as pivotal Canadian election approaches.

On the eve of Canadians gearing up to vote in a federal election, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed President Donald Trump’s previous comments about making Canada the “51st state.” During an appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday,