English‑language leaders’ debate sparks extensive analysis across media

April 17, 2025, 9:20 pm

A series of stories offers in‑depth analysis of the recent English‑language leaders’ debate in Canada. Their coverage examines policy discussions on housing affordability, carbon tax, pipeline expansion, and national crime, along with tense exchanges between key figures such as Poilievre and Carney. Commentators evaluate candidate performances and the broader campaign impact of debated proposals.

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lapresse.ca / La revue de presse de Paul Arcand | Débat des chefs en anglais : « Carney a été la cible, évidemment »

cbc.ca / Election campaign, debates will give voters something to chew on this long weekend

thetyee.ca / Tensions High as Leaders Spar in Montreal

thehub.ca / The Weekly Wrap: Pierre Poilievre finally finds his stride—was his strong debate showing enough to turn the tide? 

nationalpost.com / Jamie Sarkonak: Who won the debate? Poilievre, easy

calgaryherald.com / Braid: Plenty of action and even some laughs in four hours of federal leaders' TV debates

thestar.com / Poilievre tones it down as Carney escapes second debate unscathed, strategists say

winnipegfreepress.com / Poilievre tones it down as Carney escapes second debate unscathed, strategists say

edmontonjournal.com / Debate watchers: Carney a 'classic' Progressive Conservative in Liberal clothing

winnipegfreepress.com / Crime, energy and geopolitics define the leaders’ key exchanges in English debate

ledevoir.com / Pierre Poilievre se sert des pipelines pour attaquer Mark Carney

theglobeandmail.com / Poilievre, Carney and Singh on public safety at leaders’ debate

torontosun.com / LILLEY: Poilievre brings hope while Carney counters with fear

financialpost.com / These are the top 5 economic takeaways from the English language leaders' debate

nationalobserver.com / Candidates square off over energy's role in defending Canada from Trump

thehub.ca / John Ibbitson: Pierre Poilievre didn’t decisively win the leaders’ debate—but Mark Carney likely lost it

nationalpost.com / John Ivison: A debate Liberals can call a success, but not much else

nationalpost.com / Party leaders didn’t take media questions after the English debate. Here’s why

globalnews.ca / ‘Trudeau is not here’: Federal leaders try to put the past behind them

permalink / 37 stories from 19 sources in 3 days ago #politics #federal #crime #law #justice +

French Leaders Debate Results and Key Moments

April 16, 2025, 8:20 pm

Federal party leaders participated in a French-language debate that tackled diverse national issues, with discussion ranging from domestic policy to international trade. Several pundits examined candidate performances, noting Poilievre’s striking presentation despite mixed results, while policy priorities were debated by leaders such as Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, Jagmeet Singh, and Yves-François Blanchet. The coverage analyzed key moments, public reactions, and the strategic positioning of each contender ahead of further electoral challenges.

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nationalpost.com / Chris Selley: The spectre of Trudeau overshadows Carney’s French debate

ledevoir.com / Les médias de droite s’imposent lors des conférences de presse après le débat

lapresse.ca / La revue de presse de Paul Arcand | Débat des chefs : « Beaucoup de promesses, pas de chiffres et pas de grand gagnant »

thestar.com / Party leaders face off in English for second federal leaders' debate

ottawacitizen.com / Could a Liberal defeat Pierre Poilievre in his own riding? Bruce Fanjoy thinks so

thehub.ca / Need to Know: Carney tried to distance himself from Trudeau during the French-language debate. It’s a hard case to make

thehub.ca / Harrison Lowman: It’s time for Conservatives to grow up and show up at local debates

nationalpost.com / Tasha Kheiriddin: Mark Carney gets a free ride as Poilievre dukes it out with Singh

citynews.ca / Federal leaders clash on nuclear energy, pipelines during French debate

winnipegfreepress.com / Rebel News, other right-wing media dominate press conferences after French debate

thestar.com / Rebel News, other right-wing media dominate press conferences after French debate

winnipegfreepress.com / Pipelines, promises and platforms: Leaders clash over policy, prose in French debate

thestar.com / Pipelines, promises and platforms: Leaders clash over policy, prose in French debate

permalink / 25 stories from 14 sources in 4 days ago #politics #federal #publicpolicy #trade #globaltrade +

Keystone Pipeline Restarts Following Oil Spill Disruption

April 15, 2025, 12:21 pm

Recent reports confirm that the Keystone Pipeline has resumed operations following its shutdown due to an oil spill in rural North Dakota. Market conditions, including lower oil prices, have helped alleviate the challenges posed by the incident. Officials report that oil flow has now recommenced as part of efforts to restore energy transport and maintain supply continuity. This development is an important step in normalizing operations after the spill and represents progress toward resolving the disruption.

calgaryherald.com / Keystone Pipeline restarted after oil spill in rural North Dakota

globalnews.ca / Keystone Pipeline restarted after oil spill in rural North Dakota

permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 5 days ago #rural #environment #energy #pipelines #economy +

Regulators mandate corrective measures after Keystone Pipeline oil spill

April 12, 2025, 6:20 pm

Two regulatory reports address the aftermath of a significant Keystone Pipeline rupture that spilled over 556,000 liters of oil onto North Dakota farmland. U.S. regulators have ordered the operator to take immediate corrective measures to resolve safety and environmental concerns. These directives aim to mitigate further hazards and ensure a swift, safe resumption of pipeline operations under enhanced oversight, underscoring the need for robust safety and accountability protocols in the energy sector.

cbc.ca / U.S. regulators order corrective action after Keystone Pipeline spill in North Dakota

winnipegfreepress.com / Regulators order corrective action as Keystone Pipeline operators aim to restore service

permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 8 days ago #environment #energy #pipelines #oilsands #us-relations +

Danielle Smith calls for repair amid Alberta’s political divide

April 10, 2025, 8:20 pm

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith delivered remarks at a high-profile conference, emphasizing the need for the next prime minister to repair the political damage inflicted over the past decade. Her comments, centered on mending growing discontent among Albertans toward traditional party politics, were widely reported. Additionally, she discussed the potential impact of a Liberal government on provincial unity and underscored the urgency of moderate policy reforms, sparking debate about Alberta’s political future.

nationalobserver.com / How Alberta keeps wrecking Pierre Poilievre's campaign

nationalobserver.com / Smith demands Ottawa abandon 'ideological' climate policies at right-wing summit

calgaryherald.com / Bell: Mark Carney is now on a collision course with Danielle Smith

theglobeandmail.com / Danielle Smith says next prime minister needs to repair damage in Alberta

permalink / 8 stories from 6 sources in 10 days ago #politics #elections #federal #provincial #carney +

Recover Oil from Keystone Pipeline Spill in North Dakota Cleanup

April 10, 2025, 6:21 pm

Cleanup crews are actively engaged in recovering thousands of litres of oil following a significant spill from the Keystone Pipeline near Fort Ransom, North Dakota. The spill, which released approximately 556,000 litres of oil onto farmland, prompted swift remediation efforts to mitigate environmental damage and address local economic concerns. The operation underscores the challenges of managing pipeline incidents and highlights the urgency of environmental remediation measures as officials work round the clock to restore affected areas and prevent further ecological harm.

calgaryherald.com / Crews begin to recover thousands of litres of oil spilled in Keystone Pipeline leak

globalnews.ca / Company says thousands of gallons of oil have been recovered from a pipeline spill in North Dakota

permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 10 days ago #us-relations #consumer #environment #energy #pipelines +

TC Energy CEO Champions Canada as Asia’s Leading LNG Supplier

April 10, 2025, 9:21 am

TC Energy’s CEO has declared that Canada is optimally positioned to emerge as Asia’s top supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG), buoyed by the country’s abundant resources and cost advantages. Emphasizing the need for robust political leadership to fully harness these benefits, the remarks come at a time of surging demand for LNG in Asian markets. The statement underscores the strategic importance of Canada in the global energy landscape and may steer future investments and policy decisions aimed at expanding and enhancing LNG export capabilities.

calgaryherald.com / Varcoe: 'A generational opportunity': Timely projects, political will needed to make Canada an LNG powerhouse

calgaryherald.com / TC Energy CEO says Canada can become top LNG supplier to Asia

citynews.ca / TC Energy CEO says Canada can become top LNG supplier to Asia

permalink / 4 stories from 3 sources in 11 days ago #economy #trade #globaltrade #business #energy +

Keystone Pipeline Rupture Spurs Spill Containment and Shutdown

April 9, 2025, 12:20 pm

A rupture in the Keystone pipeline in North Dakota resulted in a significant oil spill. Authorities and pipeline operators quickly stepped in to contain the spill along the South Bow segment, prompting a complete shutdown of the pipeline. Cleanup operations are in progress while environmental and safety concerns drive scrutiny over infrastructure maintenance and regulatory oversight in the affected region.

globalnews.ca / Ruptured Keystone pipeline segment isolated, spill cleanup ongoing: South Bow

cbc.ca / Keystone oil pipeline shut down after rupture in North Dakota

winnipegfreepress.com / Ruptured Keystone pipeline segment isolated, spill cleanup ongoing: South Bow

permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 11 days ago #business #environment #energy #pipelines #albert +

Keystone pipeline shut down amid rupture in rural North Dakota

April 8, 2025, 3:21 pm

A rupture in a section of the Keystone pipeline in rural North Dakota forced an immediate shutdown of operations, as the operator isolated the affected segment and deployed containment resources. The incident has raised concerns about pipeline safety and environmental risks, prompting investigators to probe the structural integrity of the facility. Officials are closely monitoring the situation to prevent further disruptions and mitigate any potential impact on energy supply.

globalnews.ca / Keystone oil pipeline shut down after a rupture in rural North Dakota

calgaryherald.com / Rupture in rural North Dakota shuts down Keystone pipeline

winnipegfreepress.com / Keystone oil pipeline shut down after a rupture in rural North Dakota

permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 12 days ago #us-relations #rural #business #environment #energy +