Canada’s Federal Election Race Tightens as Liberals Lead by Just Three Points Over Conservatives

The race to form the next government in Canada has become closer than ever as the federal election campaign enters its final week. The Liberals remain in the lead, but now with only a three-point advantage over the Conservatives, according to a new Ipsos poll.

The Ipsos poll, conducted after a televised debate between the leaders of the four major parties last week, reveals that 41 percent of Canadians say they would vote for the Liberals, while 38 percent would choose the Conservatives. The New Democrats are at 12 percent. Two weeks ago, the Liberals had a 12-point lead over the Conservatives.

In the race for prime minister, Carney continues to lead Poilievre as the preferred candidate. According to Ipsos, Carney is supported by 41 percent of voters, while Poilievre has 36 percent, a lead that has remained unchanged since last week.