Canadian Federal Election: Leaders’ Profiles on April 18

April 18, 2025, 6:20 am

The articles focus on the profiles and current standings of the Canadian federal election leaders as observed on April 18. They provide an in-depth look at how each leader is positioning themselves on key policy issues in the crucial days before the election. The reports explore public appearances, strategic messaging, and the overall campaign dynamics that are influencing voter sentiment. This detailed snapshot offers insights into the evolving political landscape as the nation heads toward the polls.

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theglobeandmail.com / Celebrity support can bring attention, but may not deliver votes: election watchers

Word that veteran rocker Neil Young was joining Hollywood star Mike Myers in supporting Mark Carney for prime minister drew headlines for the Liberal leader in recent days

theglobeandmail.com / PM Carney says China is a foreign interference, geopolitical threat for Canada

Prime minister also criticized China for being a partner with Russia in the war with Ukraine

nationalpost.com / Michael Higgins: Carney has brought Project Fear to Canada

Carney has been in another economic crisis and that time he also chose fear over hope

thestar.com / Carney says China is 'supporting' Russia's invasion of Ukraine, echoing Zelenskyy

OTTAWA - Liberal Leader Mark Carney says China poses the biggest geopolitical threat to Canada, including foreign interference, its support for Russia's war in Ukraine and its interest in the Arctic.

cp24.com/ / What a body language expert thinks about the image each leader portrayed at the debate - CP24

What a body language expert thinks about the image each leader portrayed at the debate  CP24

thehub.ca / Poilievre and Blanchet stood tall, Carney and Singh fell flat: The Hub community reacts to the English-language leaders’ debate

The post Poilievre and Blanchet stood tall, Carney and Singh fell flat: The Hub community reacts to the English-language leaders’ debate appeared first on The Hub.

winnipegfreepress.com / No debating the disappointment from this political showdown

A last-ditch hope to dredge up some genuine insight from the Thursday-night, English-language leaders’ debate died on an altar built by a herd of far-right agents provocateur masquerading as journalists. […]

ledevoir.com / Débats des chefs, Katy Perry et Canadien de Montréal: le Défi de l’info du 18 avril

Venez tester vos connaissances de l’actualité en 10 questions.

nationalobserver.com / Amid the debate chaos, we finally got a glimpse at Poilievre's climate policy

After the far-right media prevented questions, all we got was some magical thinking and a formula for national protest.

ledevoir.com / Après les débats, la caravane de Mark Carney se dirige vers l’Ontario

La cadence de la campagne du chef libéral, Mark Carney, a pris une tournure nettement plus...

ottawacitizen.com / MacDougall: Leaders' debates played to both Carney's and Poilievre's strengths

The showdowns this week prove Mark Carney isn’t God, and Pierre Poilievre isn’t the devil. And Jagmeet Singh is doomed.

citynews.ca / English language debate left Carney and Poilievre where they started: Abacus Data poll

Despite the verbal attacks, many of which were targeted at Liberal Leader Mark Carney, in the first and last English language debate Thursday, post-debate polling from Abacus Data concludes neither the Liberals nor the Conservatives gained much momentum. “If campaigns are marathons punctuated by...

ledevoir.com / Yves-François Blanchet tire à boulets rouges sur la Commission des débats

Elle est critiquée depuis quelques jours pour sa gestion des débats des chefs.

torontosun.com / LILLEY EXCLUSIVE: Poilievre on housing

WATCH INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHT: Toronto Sun’s Brian Lilley had a relaxed and casual interview with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. In this selected clip, Poilievre talks about his plan for housing affordability in Canada. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or...

thestar.com / Canada federal election 2025: Where the leaders are on Friday, April 18

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

winnipegfreepress.com / Canada federal election 2025: Where the leaders are on Friday, April 18


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