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28 Mar

New Leader, Old Team: Can Carney Convince Voters the Liberals Have Changed?

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Ottawa, March 28, 2025: Canada’s federal election is in full swing, with the Liberals and Conservatives locked in a fierce contest. While the race was expected to be a referendum on the governing party’s record, Donald Trump’s threats of tariffs and annexation have shifted the focus to leadership and national security. The Liberals, once trailing by 25 points, have staged a comeback under Prime Minister Mark Carney—largely by adopting Conservative policies.Blurring the Lines Between Liberals and ConservativesWith both parties running on nationalist slogans—“Canada Strong” for the Liberals and “Canada First” for the Conservatives—their policy platforms have become strikingly similar. Both…

Mark Carney to Contest Ottawa Seat as Canada Heads for Early Election Amid Trade Tensions with U.S.

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Ottawa, March 23, 2025 – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced his candidacy for a parliamentary seat in Nepean, Ottawa, as the country heads for an early general election on April 28. The election, triggered just weeks after Carney took office, comes amid a growing trade dispute with U.S. President Donald Trump, who has imposed steep tariffs on Canadian exports.Carney, who replaced Justin Trudeau as Liberal Party leader on March 9 and was sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister on March 14, emphasized the need for a clear mandate during a period of economic uncertainty. The upcoming election…

Poilievre Defends Decision to Block Journalists from Campaign Plane

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has defended his party’s decision to bar national political reporters from traveling on the campaign plane, saying it will allow for greater engagement with local journalists instead. The Conservative Party’s move, announced earlier this week, breaks with long-standing election campaign traditions, where national reporters typically accompany party leaders. Instead, Poilievre’s campaign will rely on regional media to cover his events and news conferences. Speaking in Jonquière, Quebec, Poilievre dismissed concerns that the decision would limit media access, particularly for francophone journalists. He assured that his campaign would maintain open access across the country…