2 w. ago Some Conservative MPs voice support for Poilievre as party stays silent on next moves

OTTAWA — Some Conservative MPs are expressing support for party leader Pierre Poilievre after he lost both the federal election and his own seat on Monday. Veteran MP Mark Strahl says Poilievre has his full support and will win the next election. MP Arpan Khanna says Poilievre will “continue to lead the Conservative Party to […]

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2 w. ago It’s election day in Canada. Here’s what you need to know about the three main party leaders

Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre and Jagmeet Singh, not one of them fought the election he expected. Here's what to know about the federal party leaders

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2 w. ago Party leaders have packed itineraries today as election day nears

OTTAWA — Federal party leaders have busy itineraries today in one of the final days of the election campaign. Liberal Leader Mark Carney is set to spend much of the day in the Greater Toronto Area, first holding a media availability in King City before visiting a small business in Newmarket, holding a meet and […]

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2 w. ago Party leaders campaign in Ontario, B.C. battlegrounds as election day nears

OTTAWA — Party leaders blitzed key ridings in southern Ontario and British Columbia on Saturday with the final vote in the federal election now just two days away. Liberal Leader Mark Carney took his tour through battleground ridings in the Greater Toronto Area, as well as Windsor, Ont., a city where U.S. President Donald Trump’s […]

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2 w. ago Party leaders campaigning across country as election day nears

OTTAWA — Federal leaders are making campaign stops across the country today as election day inches closer. Liberal Leader Mark Carney will deliver remarks and hold a media availability in Port Moody, B.C., in the morning and hold a rally in Winnipeg in the evening. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh will make an announcement in Winnipeg […]

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3 w. ago Federal party leaders trade jabs as election heads into final days

OTTAWA — The clock is ticking before Canadians head to the polls to cast their ballot in the April 28 election, and attacks from federal party leaders are heating up. Both the Liberals and Conservatives are critiquing each other’s platforms, with Liberal Leader Mark Carney saying the Tory platform relies on “phantom math,” while Conservative […]

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3 w. ago Conservatives set to unveil platform as federal campaign enters final days

As the federal election campaign nears its end with less than a week to go before voting day, all federal party leaders are making their last pitches to Canadians.

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3 w. ago Poilievre reveals platform, says government must ‘start pinching pennies’

As the federal election campaign nears its end with less than a week to go before voting day, all federal party leaders are making their last pitches to Canadians.

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3 w. ago Tories expected to release platform as federal election campaign nears end

OTTAWA — As the federal election campaign nears its end with less than a week to go before voting day, all federal party leaders are making their last pitches to Canadians on why they deserve their vote. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is expected to unveil his party’s costed platform today, while the Liberals and NDP […]

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3 w. ago Pierre Poilievre wants to sell Ontario on his housing plan but will it help you?

Canadians will head to the polls to elect their Prime Minister on April 28, and undecided voters in Ontario have just a few days to make their choice before the 2025 federal election.Housing is one of the most significant issues facing Ontario and B.C. residents amid the rising cost of living in the provinces, and the candidate with the best housing policy might just win over a fair share of undecided voters who are looking to purchase a home.Federal Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre's campaign has largely focused on taxation when it comes to easing the cost-of-living burden, but blogTO's parent company, ZoomerMedia, recently had the chance to ask the candidate himself how his party would make homes cheaper for Ontario and B.C. residents, if elected."I really relate with young people, because I see them every day telling me that they work non-stop and it barely covers the rent they'd have to save for 29 or 30 years to get a down payment on the average ...

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3 w. ago Advance polls open for last day as election campaign heads into final week

OTTAWA — Canadians hoping to vote early in the upcoming federal election have until the end of the day to visit an advance polling station as the campaign enters its final week. Today is the fourth and final day that advance polls will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. before the general election […]

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3 w. ago Corbella: When it comes to who’s more like Trump, Carney trumps Poilievre

Of Canada’s top two federal party leaders, which one is more like U.S. President Donald Trump?

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3 w. ago Party leaders face off in English for second federal leaders’ debate

MONTREAL — 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 Quebecois’ Yves-Francois Blanchet will meet onstage for a final time […]

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3 w. ago Trump and U.S. trade war take spotlight in French leaders’ debate

In the French language election debate Wednesday night, the four main federal party leaders were asked to lay out policy priorities that have nothing with the United States.

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4 w. ago Here's how you can watch the federal election debates in Canada this week

The big debate between the federal party leaders is set to take place this week.Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet will take part in two debates.A French-language debate will be held on Wednesday, April 16 at 6 p.m. ET and be moderated by Radio-Canada's Patrice Roy. One day later, on April 17 at 7 p.m. ET, an English debate will take place with TVO's Steve Paikin serving as moderator. Both will be broadcast live from Montreal's Maison de Radio-Canada atrium. Both will run for two hours without commercials.If you're interested in tuning in, the process is pretty simple, with many broadcasters set to air the events. This includes:CBC — CBCnews.ca, CBC News app (Android/iOS), CBC Gem, CBC’s YouTube channelCPAC — CPAC YouTube channelCTV — CTVNews.ca, the CTV News app (Android/iOS), CTV News YouTube channelGlobal News —...

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4 w. ago Green Party disinvited from federal leaders’ debate, commission says

The decision comes just hours before the French language debate is scheduled to take place in Montreal, and one day before the English debate

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4 w. ago In federal leaders’ debates, these are the topics set to dominate

While the Green Party was originally invited to take part in the federal leaders' debates, the party was disqualified for not meeting the criteria on Wednesday morning.

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4 w. ago 10/3: Party leaders trying to set themseleves apart during Montreal debates

With less than two weeks left to go until election day, party leaders are gearing up for back to back debates this week.

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4 w. ago Federal leaders gearing up for election debates. What are they working on?

As the federal party leaders prepare to face off in debates in Montreal this week, experts say they're likely working on positive body language and polishing their French skills.

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4 w. ago Party leaders in Montreal ahead of this week’s election debates

OTTAWA — Federal party leaders are campaigning in the Montreal area ahead of the two election debates that will take place Wednesday and Thursday. It will be the first time Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre square off in a debate. This morning, Carney is scheduled to make an announcement and hold […]

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