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21 Apr

Liberals Lead by 7 Points as Canada Heads into Final Week of Federal Election Campaign

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National Times Bureau, April 21, 2025: With just seven days left before Canada’s federal election, a new Nanos Research poll places the Liberal Party in the lead with 44% national support—seven points ahead of the Conservatives, who stand at 37%. The New Democratic Party (NDP) trails with 11% support, while the Bloc Québécois and the Green Party are at 5% and 2% respectively. This boost for the Liberals comes amid a wave of early voting, with over 2 million Canadians casting their ballots on the first day of advance polls—up by more than 800,000 compared to the same period in…

20 Apr

Record Turnout Marks Start of Canada’s 2025 Federal Election Advance Voting

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Toronto, April 20, 2025 — Canada’s 2025 federal election kicked off in earnest with a historic start to advance polling, as nearly two million citizens cast their ballots on the first day. According to Elections Canada, Friday’s voter turnout set a new record, signaling strong public engagement ahead of the April 28 general election.Polling stations experienced long queues, with some voters waiting over two hours to cast their votes. In response, Elections Canada said it would make operational changes to better handle the influx over the next three days of advance voting, which continues through April 21 from 9 a.m.…

19 Apr

Canadians Flock to Advance Polls Ahead of Federal Election

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National Times Bureau, April 19, 2025: Advance polls across Canada opened on April 18, drawing large crowds as the 2025 federal election campaign picks up momentum. With election day set for April 28, early voting is now underway and will continue until April 21, running daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. local time.From Ottawa to Calgary and Edmonton, voters queued up early, signaling strong public engagement. Elections Canada reported a significant turnout, with some polling locations seeing long lines just hours after opening.Voters opting for mail-in ballots were reminded they are ineligible to vote at advance polls or on…

17 Apr

Four major party leader in french leaders’ debate draws out spirited exchanges on pipelines, immigration and Trump

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MONTREAL (National Times): The leaders of Canada’s four main political parties will square off for a second and final leaders’ debate tonight in Montreal, after an initial French-language faceoff on Wednesday. Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and the Bloc Québécois’ Yves-François Blanchet will meet onstage for a final time before the April 28 vote, after a first debate that saw them spar on pipelines, the economy and U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war. Carney is leading in the polls and was the frequent target of attacks from his rivals yesterday. Poilievre accused Carney…

17 Apr

Trump’s Tariffs, Economic Risks Dominate Canadian Election Talk as Carney Steps Up Attacks

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Ottawa, April 17, 2025: With just days left before Canadians head to the polls, Prime Minister Mark Carney has zeroed in on U.S. President Donald Trump as the defining issue of the 2025 federal election. In a fiery French-language debate held in Montreal, Carney asked voters to consider who is best prepared to face the economic and diplomatic turbulence stirred by Trump’s tariff-heavy agenda.Carney, who took over Liberal leadership earlier this year after Justin Trudeau stepped down, has portrayed himself as the steady hand needed to defend Canada's economy. He used the debate platform to highlight his credentials as a…

16 Apr

Canada Reschedules Leaders’ Debate So Voters Can Watch Hockey Playoff

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National Times Bureau, April 16, 2025: In a moment that perfectly captured Canada’s twin passions for politics and hockey, the country’s French-language federal leaders’ debate was pushed forward two hours to avoid clashing with a Montreal Canadiens playoff game.Originally set for 8 p.m. ET on April 16, the debate now aired from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., giving citizens time to tune in to both events. The move came after concerns from NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and Bloc Québécois’ Yves-François Blanchet, who warned that the hockey game could crush viewership numbers. Their plea worked. Broadcaster Radio-Canada and the Leaders’ Debates…

16 Apr

Meta’s News Ban Reshapes Canadian Election Campaign as Influencers Fill the Gap

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Toronto, April 16, 2025: As Canadians prepare to vote this month, campaign news is being shaped less by traditional media and more by influencers and online creators—thanks to Meta’s ongoing ban on news links across Facebook and Instagram.The tech giant has blocked access to Canadian news since last year in protest against the federal Online News Act, which requires digital platforms to pay journalism outlets for their content. While screenshots and memes still circulate, direct links to reputable news articles remain inaccessible, weakening traditional journalism’s reach during a critical election period.“The quality of information isn’t necessarily the same,” said Angus…

15 Apr

Canada’s Federal Leaders Set to Clash in Crucial Election Debates This Week

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Ottawa, April 15, 2025: Federal party leaders will square off this week in back-to-back French and English debates, marking a decisive moment in the 2025 election campaign as advanced polls open in just days.Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP’s Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault are all set to participate after meeting the criteria laid out by the federal debates commission. To qualify, each had to meet at least two out of three conditions: holding a seat at the time of election call, polling at four percent nationally by March…

07 Apr

Liberal Lead Grows to Double Digits as Carney Gains Ground Amid U.S. Tariff Tensions

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Ottawa, April 7, 2025 — The Liberals have surged to a commanding 12-point lead over the Conservatives as Canada’s federal election campaign enters its third week, according to a new Ipsos poll conducted for Global News.Support for the Liberals now stands at 46 per cent, up two points from last week. In contrast, Conservative support has dropped four points to 34 per cent. With this gap, the Liberals are firmly in majority government territory if the election were held today, Ipsos noted.NDP support edged up to 10 per cent, while the Green Party and Bloc Québécois gained one point each,…

06 Apr

Canadians See 2025 Federal Election as Most Crucial Yet Amid Trump Tensions

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Toronto, April 6, 2025 — A vast majority of Canadians believe the ongoing federal election is the most important in the country’s history, as tensions rise over threats to Canadian sovereignty from U.S. President Donald Trump. According to a recent Nanos Research survey, 86 per cent of respondents said this election matters more than previous ones.This sentiment was strongest in Ontario and British Columbia, where nearly 90 per cent of people expressed heightened concern. Even in regions with slightly lower figures—such as Quebec and the Prairies—support for the statement remained high, at 79.2 and 81.9 per cent respectively.Nik Nanos, chief…