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29 Apr

Mark Carney’s Liberals Edge Ahead as Canadians Vote Amid Trump’s Provocations

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadians cast their votes on Monday to choose their next Prime Minister in a highly charged election overshadowed by US President Donald Trump's renewed trade war rhetoric and annexation threats. As polls closed nationwide, early projections indicated the Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, gaining a slight edge over Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives.According to the CBC’s latest projections, the Liberals have secured 23 seats and are leading in 85 others. In comparison, the Conservatives have won 11 seats and are ahead in 81 others. Meanwhile, the Bloc Québécois is leading on 16 seats and the New…

28 Apr

Liberals Hold Narrow Lead as Canada Heads Into Final Day of Campaigning

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma)– With just hours left before Canadians cast their votes in the crucial federal election, the Liberal Party under Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a narrow lead over the Conservative Party led by Pierre Poilievre, according to final opinion polls.A Nanos survey released Saturday showed the Liberals at 43% and the Conservatives at 38.9%, indicating a tightening race that could come down to key battlegrounds across British Columbia and Ontario. The New Democratic Party (NDP) led by Jagmeet Singh trails with 12.6% support, while the Bloc Québécois and the Green Party are expected to maintain smaller shares.The campaign's…

26 Apr

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

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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…

25 Apr

Poilievre Set to Rally Supporters in Calgary Ahead of Federal Election

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma)– Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre is set to rally supporters in Calgary on Friday, aiming to fire up his Western Canadian base ahead of the upcoming federal election. The event, scheduled at 235 Aero Way NE with doors opening at 12:30 PM, is a key campaign stop as Poilievre sharpens his appeal to Alberta voters.The Conservative leader is expected to double down on core issues such as affordability, inflation, and energy independence. In a recent campaign video, he pledged to scrap the federal electric vehicle (EV) sales mandate if elected, criticizing it as a policy that punishes…

24 Apr

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

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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…

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…

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada Election 2025, Jagmeet Singh, Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, Yves-François Blanchet

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…

09 Apr

Mark Carney Counters Harper’s Remarks, Highlights His Role in Managing 2008 Economic Turmoil

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister and Liberal leader Mark Carney responded firmly on Tuesday after former Prime Minister Stephen Harper downplayed his economic leadership during a political rally supporting Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. Speaking at a campaign event in Edmonton on Monday night, Harper drew comparisons between Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre, both of whom previously served under his government. Harper voiced his preference for Poilievre, stating that he himself managed Canada's response to the 2008 financial crisis, implying Mark Carney overstated his own involvement. However, Mark Carney, who served as Governor of the Bank of Canada during the…

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…