70 m. 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 h. ago Understanding Canada’s notwithstanding clause and what it means in this federal election

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre wants to use the rarely-used clause to allow harsher sentences for mass murderers. His opponents disagree

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3 h. ago Canada’s Gen Z Voters Turn to Conservative Poilievre in Race Against Carney

Giancarlo Zorrilla attended a campaign rally for the first time in his life in March. It was a rainy night near Vancouver — typical weather for Canada’s west coast — but that wasn’t stopping the 29-year-old Canadian from seeing Pierre Poilievre speak.

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5 h. ago Could a Liberal defeat Pierre Poilievre in his own riding? Bruce Fanjoy thinks so

The Liberal candidate for Carleton always believed there was a way to defeat the Conservative leader on his home turf. Now the country is watching.

Sport

13 h. ago Federal election 2025: Edmonton West contenders weigh in on race to April 28

The battle between Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is playing out on doorsteps in the Edmonton-West riding.

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16 h. ago Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre to face off for first time in French leaders’ debate | Live English video and discussion

Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, Jagmeet Singh and Yves-François Blanchet are facing off in Montreal. Watch the debate live in English and get live analysis

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16 h. ago ‘I’ve just started as prime minister’: Mark Carney on defensive in French leaders’ debate | Live English video and discussion

Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, Jagmeet Singh and Yves-François Blanchet are facing off in Montreal. Watch the debate live in English and get live analysis

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16 h. ago Pierre Poilievre says he would protect women’s rights in French leadership debate | Live English video and discussion

Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, Jagmeet Singh and Yves-François Blanchet are facing off in Montreal. Watch the debate live in English and get live analysis

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16 h. ago As it happened: Mark Carney attacked from all sides in French leaders’ debate

Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, Jagmeet Singh and Yves-François Blanchet met on stage in Montreal. Review our live coverage from the debate

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17 h. ago ELECTION LIVE: Political leaders set to duke it out at French

Canada’s political leaders are set to explain their vision for the country in the only French-language debate of the 2025 federal election. Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-François Blanchet are in Montreal on Wednesday for the debate, which begins at 6 p.m. EDT. However, […]

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22 h. 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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25 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Poilievre's plan to impose true life sentences a legitimate use of notwithstanding clause

The pearl clutchers are at it again. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised Monday that, if elected, he and his government would use the Constitution’s notwithstanding clause to allow people who commit multiple murders to be imprisoned for life without possibility of parole. At present, the longest sentence a Canadian murderer can receive is 25 years […]

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33 h. ago Débat de tous les dangers: des intentions de vote un peu plus serrées à quelques heures du duel

L’écart entre les libéraux de Mark Carney et les conservateurs de Pierre Poilievre se resserre légèrement.

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41 h. ago Tories vow to compel banks, telcom companies to battle phone scammers

"We want to financially cripple the fraudsters to deter their greed," Pierre Poilievre said

Economics

41 h. ago Peines de prison, tueries de masse et charte des droits: Poilievre a raison, Carney a tort

Pierre Poilievre propose que les meurtriers qui commettent des tueries de masse soient condamnés à la prison à vie.

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43 h. ago Why Pierre Poilievre keeps bringing up Swedish castles and Kitchener homes in speeches

CPC Leader citing a viral video series that compares prices of Canadian homes to European castles

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45 h. ago How consecutive life sentences and the notwithstanding clause work

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's proposal has raised concerns about the rule of law in Canada, with some warning it could erode constitutional norms.

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46 h. ago Pierre Poilievre veut des peines de prison et des amendes plus sévères pour contrer les «fraudes grands

Le chef conservateur veut aussi plus de protections de la part des banques et des compagnies de télécommunication

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46 h. ago Le Parti conservateur veut imposer des sanctions plus sévères aux fraudeurs

Pierre Poilievre s’engage à leur imposer des peines de prison et des amendes salées.

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49 h. 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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