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26 Apr

Jean Chrétien Campaigns for Liberals in Key Ridings Ahead of Canada’s April 28 Election, Boosting Mark Carney’s Bid for Power

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaJean Chrétien, Liberal Party, Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre

National Times Bureau: In the lead-up to Canada's crucial federal election on April 28, former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien has been an active presence on the campaign trail, stumping for the Liberal Party in an effort to secure victory for Liberal leader Mark Carney. The 91-year-old political heavyweight has been traveling across the country, lending his support to candidates in 30 different electoral districts, with a particular focus on regions where the Liberals face stiff competition from their Conservative rivals.Chrétien, who served as Prime Minister from 1993 to 2003, is widely regarded as one of Canada's most successful and influential…

24 Apr

Liberal Surge Threatens Poilievre’s Hold on Carleton as Election Heats Up

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaBruce Fanjoy, Canada Election 2025, Carleton riding, Liberal Party, Pierre Poilievre

Ottawa, April 24, 2025 — Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre finds himself in an unexpected fight for political survival in his own riding of Carleton, as internal polls reveal growing momentum for Liberal candidate Bruce Fanjoy. Once considered a safe Conservative stronghold, Carleton is now shaping up to be a defining battleground in Canada’s April 28 federal election.Fanjoy, backed by an energized Liberal base, has been running an intensive grassroots campaign. He’s reportedly knocked on over 15,000 doors and worn out two pairs of sneakers in a determined push to flip the riding. Calling it “a national election inside a local…

08 Apr

Mark Carney Visits Calgary to Support Liberal Candidates

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCalgary, Canada federal election 2025, Liberal Party, Mark Carney

Calgary, (Rajeev Sharma): Liberal Party leader Mark Carney made a high-profile stop in Calgary today as part of his national tour to boost Liberal candidates ahead of the federal election on April 28. With a public event set for 7:30 PM MDT and doors opening an hour earlier, the visit marks a strategic effort to energize local supporters and flip traditionally conservative ridings.Carney, who recently took over the Liberal leadership, is banking on his reputation as a steady economic voice to rally undecided voters. His Calgary appearance follows campaign stops in Vancouver earlier this week, where he emphasized economic resilience…

07 Apr

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada Election 2025, Liberal Party, Mark Carney

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,…

04 Apr

Liberal Party Drops Edmonton Gateway Candidate Rod Loyola

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinessEdmonton, Liberal Party, Rod Loyola

Alberta ( Rajeev Sharma): The revocation of Rod Loyola’s candidacy certainly adds another layer of controversy and complexity to the federal race in Edmonton Gateway. The resurfacing of that 2009 video and Trudeau's past ideological stances have triggered a rapid response from the Liberal Party, especially given the sensitivities around Hamas and Hezbollah—both of which are officially listed as terrorist entities by the Government of Canada. This decision also leaves the Liberals scrambling in a key riding, especially as they gear up for a heated contest against seasoned Conservative candidate Tim Uppal. Given the proximity to the election date (April…

03 Apr

Liberal Party Takes the Lead as Canada Gears Up for 2025 Federal Election

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada Election 2025, Conservative Party, Liberal Party, Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre

National Times Bureau, April 3, 2025: Canada is heading into an early federal election on April 28, 2025, with the latest polls showing a competitive but clear lead for the Liberal Party under newly appointed Prime Minister Mark Carney. The election, initially scheduled for October, was moved up after Carney succeeded Justin Trudeau on March 14, 2025 and called for a fresh mandate amid economic challenges and rising trade tensions with the United States. A recent survey places the Liberal Party at 46%, followed by the Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre, at 37%. The New Democratic Party (NDP) and…