The Leaders' Debates Commission said it will announce which party leaders qualify for the two debates — one in English, one in French — on April 1.
The Canadian Leaders' Debates Commission announced the dates for the 2025 federal election debates, with the French-language debate on April 16th. The debates will be held in Montreal and televised nationally. Qualification criteria include holding a seat, polling at 4% nationally by March 31st, or having candidates in 90% of ridings by that date. The commission will announce qualified leaders on April 1st. Liberal Leader Mark Carney will not participate in a proposed second French-language debate.
