Federal Rivals Campaign in GTA Amid Tariff and Policy Debates

April 10, 2025, 4:20 am

Two stories report on major federal rivals actively campaigning in the Greater Toronto Area. One account details how party leaders are engaging with urban voters on the ground while another brief note connects their efforts to ongoing tariff discussions affecting Canadian trade. Both pieces capture the real-time dynamics of election campaigning in a key metropolitan region, highlighting the simultaneous emphasis on policy issues and voter outreach.


torontosun.com / JAY GOLDBERG: Poilievre the man with a plan to spur economic growth

Election debates focus on handling Trump's potential second term and tariffs. Conservatives, led by Pierre Poilievre, stress their strengths, while Prime Minister Mark Carney leans on his resume and vague assurances.

nationalobserver.com / Crime is top of mind in Poilievre's Ontario tour

Poilievre's stump speech has adopted a dark tone as the Conservative leader lands in Ontario: crime is up, thanks to soft-on-crime Liberal policies, and communities like Sault Ste. Marie and Brampton are suffering. The statistics tell a different story.

torontosun.com / THE LATEST: Carney, Poilievre to campaign in GTA

Toronto Sun provides live coverage of Canada’s 45th general election and tariff news, with contributions from Brian Lilley, Bryan Passifiume, Lorrie Goldstein, Joe Warmington, Warren Kinsella, and Sun editors, ahead of the April 28 vote.

nationalobserver.com / Carney, Poilievre take their campaigns to the GTA today

The Liberals and Conservatives will be campaigning in the Greater Toronto Area today.

torontosun.com / Carney, Poilievre taking their campaigns to the GTA today

Liberal leader Mark Carney will campaign in the GTA with an announcement in Brampton and a visit to Hamilton, while Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre will hold a press conference in Milton.

winnipegfreepress.com / In the news today: Federal rivals campaign in GTA, tariffs targeting Canada unchanged

thestar.com / Carney, Poilievre taking their campaigns to the GTA today

OTTAWA - The Liberals and Conservatives will be campaigning in the Greater Toronto Area today.

citynews.ca / Carney, Poilievre taking their campaigns to the GTA today

The Liberals and Conservatives are campaigning in the GTA today. Liberal leader Mark Carney will make an announcement in Brampton and meet supporters in Hamilton, while Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre holds a press conference in Milton.


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