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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

Carney’s $130 Billion Pledge Shakes Up Canada’s Election Scene

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Ottawa, April 20, 2025 — Liberal leader Mark Carney has set the stage for a high-stakes fiscal debate by unveiling a bold platform promising $130 billion in new spending. The plan, stretching over four years, outlines significant investments in defense, healthcare, infrastructure, and climate action, but it also confirms federal deficits will persist until at least 2029.Carney’s pitch aims to modernize the Canadian economy while strengthening national security. He pledged to meet NATO’s target of 2% defense spending by 2030. This includes funding for Arctic operations, advanced drone and submarine capabilities, and investments in AI and quantum computing to bolster…

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.…

18 Apr

Canada’s PM Mark Carney Labels China as Nation’s Top Security Concern During Election Debate

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Montreal (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared China the most significant security threat facing the country, a bold statement made during Thursday night’s high-stakes English-language federal leaders’ debate in Montreal. Without direct prompting, Carney stated, “I think the biggest security threat to Canada is China,” shifting the debate's tone to foreign policy and national security. Carney’s remarks come amid a tense global backdrop, with his administration already benefiting from rising anxieties around US President Donald Trump’s aggressive economic and geopolitical moves. Throughout the debate, Carney consistently circled back to the evolving Canada-US relationship, emphasizing that Ottawa must now…

18 Apr

Donald Trump Poses Biggest Threat to Canadian Economy, Says PM Mark Carney Amid Ongoing Trade Dispute

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Montreal (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has identified the US President Donald Trump as the single greatest threat to Canada’s economic stability, citing the continued escalation of the trade war initiated by the Republican leader. Carney’s remarks came during a fiery federal leaders’ debate ahead of the April 28, 2025, Canada election, where he faced off with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP head Jagmeet Singh, and Bloc Québécois chief Yves-François Blanchet. Carney emphasized the importance of unified action between Canada's provinces and territories to fortify the national economy in the face of mounting US trade pressure. “The path…

18 Apr

Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre Clash Over Trump and Trade Policy in High-Stakes English Debate

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Montreal (Rajeev Sharma): The spotlight was on Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre Thursday night as Canada's leading political voices went head-to-head in the only English-language debate of the federal election, with US President Donald Trump and his economic policies dominating the conversation. Set against the backdrop of escalating US tariffs, the four major federal parties gathered in Montreal to pitch their platforms just days before advance polls open. The tone was combative, particularly between Liberal leader Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, as both vied to prove they’re best equipped to counter the Trump administration’s aggressive trade stance. Trump…

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…

15 Apr

Carney Flags Investor Concerns Amid Trump Tariff Rumours, Honda Denies Shift from Canada

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Saint-Eustache (Quebec), April 15, 2025: Liberal Leader Mark Carney on Tuesday expressed concern over the chilling effect of U.S. tariffs on investor confidence in Quebec and across Canada. Speaking in both English and French at a campaign event, Carney referred to an unconfirmed report suggesting Honda may relocate some production to the U.S. as a warning sign of the tariffs' potential consequences.However, Industry Minister Anita Anand dismissed the report, calling it “unfounded.” She said she had spoken directly with Honda representatives, who clarified that no such move from Canada or Mexico is under consideration. Honda has not issued an official…

15 Apr

Canadian PM Mark Carney Joins Sikh Community in Ottawa for Vaisakhi Seva

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Ottawa (Canada), April 14, 2025: Prime Minister Mark Carney marked the festival of Vaisakhi by joining the Sikh community in Ottawa for seva at the Ottawa Sikh Society Gurdwara. Accompanied by his wife Diana, Carney participated in traditional community service and extended warm greetings to Sikh Canadians.“It was an honor to do seva at the Ottawa Sikh Society this morning. Community and service are at the heart of today’s celebration,” Carney shared after the visit.The Prime Minister also offered heartfelt wishes, saying, “Diana and I wish a very Happy Vaisakhi to all Sikh Canadians celebrating across the country.”Vaisakhi, a major…