Canadian federal leaders debate insights ahead of April 16 discussion

April 16, 2025, 5:20 am

Multiple articles detail the lead-up to a key federal election debate scheduled for Wednesday, April 16. Coverage focuses on where political leaders are positioned, with insights revealing both strategic debate preparations from party operatives and new polling data that underscores the importance of winning over younger voters. These reports outline the intense atmosphere as parties refine their messaging, reflecting both internal campaign dynamics and broader voter sentiment ahead of the crucial debate.

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ottawacitizen.com / Five things to know from Ottawa Centre's candidates debate

NDP, Liberal and Green candidates faced off in Ottawa Centre's debate, while the Conservative was a no-show.

nationalobserver.com / Observers note loss of 'green conscience' on debate stage

The issue of climate change will be further marginalized this election cycle without the Green Party’s presence at the leadership debates, some political scientists say.

citynews.ca / Federal party leaders square off in French-language debate

The leaders of Canada’s four main federal political parties are squaring off in a French-language debate in Montreal Wednesday night. It’s the first of two debates ahead of the April 28 vote. Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre for the Conservatives, Bloc Québécois Leader...

nationalpost.com / He saved the Liberal Party from oblivion. But can Mark Carney close the deal?

Many questions remain about the rookie politician with a long resume: 'If he gives people a reason not to vote for him, they won’t'

nationalpost.com / 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

ottawacitizen.com / Where Ottawa Centre candidates stand on housing, public service, crime and more

Liberal, Conservative, NDP and Green candidates answer your top election questions.

thehub.ca / ‘The debates could be consequential’: David Coletto on the tightening race ahead of the leaders’ debates

The post ‘The debates could be consequential’: David Coletto on the tightening race ahead of the leaders’ debates appeared first on The Hub.

torontosun.com / ELECTION LIVE: Political leaders set to duke it out at French-language debate

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...

thestar.com / May disputes claim that Green Party held back candidates for 'strategic' reasons

OTTAWA - Green Party co-leader Elizabeth May is refuting a claim that her party made a "strategic decision" not to nominate candidates in certain ridings.

nationalpost.com / Stéphane Sérafin: The Charter is for mass murderers, not the rest of us

Poilievre's plan to use the notwithstanding clause is a necessary corrective

globalnews.ca / Green Party co-leader Elizabeth May responds to removal from leaders’ debates

Green Party co-leader Elizabeth May is set to respond on Wednesday morning to the party's removal from the leaders' debates. She will speak at 11 a.m. PT.

thestar.com / Five times the Green Party made news during federal election debates

OTTAWA - The Green party will no longer participate in federal leaders' debates this week after the Leaders' Debates Commission determined it had failed to meet the criteria for inclusion.

winnipegfreepress.com / Five times the Green Party made news during federal election debates

thehub.ca / Rudyard Griffiths: If there’s one thing Canadians agree on after this election, let it be this

The post Rudyard Griffiths: If there’s one thing Canadians agree on after this election, let it be this appeared first on The Hub.

torontosun.com / LILLEY EXCLUSIVE: Poilievre on Trump

WATCH INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHT: Toronto Sun’s Brian Lilley had a relaxed and casual interview with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. In this selected clip, Poilievre is asked how he would deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below...

ottawacitizen.com / Adam: Health care deserves more attention in this federal election

Yes, tariffs are a huge issue. But if Carney and Poilievre can talk about housing, affordability, crime and free passes for parks, they should have the bandwidth to talk more about health.

nationalpost.com / Leaders set to fight each other — and the Habs — for Francophones’ attention at debate tonight

The clash will be moderated by Radio-Canada anchor Patrice Roy

nationalpost.com / Chris Selley: Abolish the Leaders’ Debates Commission, salt the earth

We all know that 'the French-language debate' is usually just 'the Quebec debate'

thewalrus.ca / The Leaders’ Debates Feel like Watching Bad Theatre

We keep hoping for substance. We should know better The post The Leaders’ Debates Feel like Watching Bad Theatre first appeared on The Walrus.

winnipegfreepress.com / The Latest: Four federal leaders face off in French language leaders’ debate

thestar.com / The Latest: Four federal leaders face off in French language leaders' debate

OTTAWA - The French language leaders' debate takes place in Montreal starting at 6 p.m. EDT.

torontosun.com / THE LATEST: Polling gap narrows, Greens disinvited from leaders’ debate

Follow the Toronto Sun’s live coverage of Canada’s 45th general election and tariff-related news, with contributions from Brian Lilley, Bryan Passifiume, Lorrie Goldstein and columnists Joe Warmington and Warren Kinsella, as well as contributions from the Sun’s editors and reporters covering...

nationalpost.com / Election Power Meter: Greens get the boot; Hockey wins French debate

We should have known when we created the Election Power Meter that hockey would be the most powerful force

nationalpost.com / 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

globalnews.ca / 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.

nationalpost.com / Green Party booted from leaders’ debates due to lack of candidates

Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault said it was a "strategic decision" not to run Green candidates in some ridings

citynews.ca / Green Party disinvited from federal leaders’ debate: commission

The Leaders’ Debate Commission says it has rescinded its invitation to the Green Party of Canada to participate in the two federal leaders’ debates this week. In a release on Wednesday, the commission says that because the party intentionally reduced its number of candidates running in the...

ledevoir.com / Le Parti vert écarté des débats des chefs

Le parti n’a pas endossé des candidats dans au moins 90% des circonscriptions, justifie la Commission des débats.

torontosun.com / Carney, Poilievre to meet face-to-face as party leaders square off in first debate

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney’s French language skills will be put to the test, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will seek to turn his numbers around, when the five main federal party leaders square off in Montreal tonight in the first of two debates ahead of election day on April...

lapresse.ca / Poilievre prêt pour le débat

nationalpost.com / The Bloc Québécois is pinning all of its hopes on the debates

A Léger poll found that only 20 per cent of Quebecers believe the debates could influence their vote

nationalobserver.com / Ahead of crucial debates, Poilievre is walking a political tightrope

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre is walking a political tightrope where he must convince voters on the fence without losing the support of his base that is too comfortable with President Donald Trump for the average Canadian.

nationalobserver.com / The odd place of leaders’ debates in Canadian election campaigns

It is helpful to remind Canadians how relatively inconsequential our own federal leaders’ debates have been since their inception in 1968.

winnipegfreepress.com / In the news today: Federal leaders debate in Montreal, interest rate decision due out

thestar.com / Canada federal election 2025: Where the leaders are on Wednesday, April 16

Here's where the leaders of Canada's main political parties are today.

thestar.com / New poll suggests younger voters are giving both front-runners a close look

OTTAWA - As the party leaders get set for the first debate of this election Wednesday evening, a new poll suggests they'd be smart to make a pitch for younger voters.

thehub.ca / ‘There’s a danger in being too sharp’: Three party operatives share the behind the scenes of debate prep and what to expect from this week’s federal leaders’ debates

The post ‘There’s a danger in being too sharp’: Three party operatives share the behind the scenes of debate prep and what to expect from this week’s federal leaders’ debates appeared first on The Hub.

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