Liberal Leader Mark Carney will hold an election rally in Surrey on Wednesday evening, named "Canada Strong." The rally will require registration and a valid entry ID to attend. The Liberal Party is expected to release the location details soon. The event will start around 7:30 pm, with doors opening at 6 pm. At the rally, Carney is expected to emphasize his stance against Trump's tariffs and his plan to make Canada the fastest-growing economy in the G-7. This will be his second rally in the Lower Mainland, following his first event in Richmond on April 7.

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 Conservative

A record 7.3 million Canadians voted in the last four days of the Canadian early voting season. Elections Canada reported in its preliminary figures that this is 25 percent more than the 5.8 million who voted in advance during the 2021 federal election. Elections Canada expressed thanks to all election workers for their dedication and to all voters for their patience in a social media post. Early voting across Canada began on Friday and ended on Monday. An Elections Canada spokesperson stated that it was too early to determine if the record advance voting would lead to an overall increase in

As Canada enters the final week of the federal election campaign, the Liberal Party has come under fire from the opposition after releasing its election platform on Saturday. The platform, introduced under the leadership of Mark Carney, outlines approximately $130 billion in new spending over the next four years if the Liberals form government. The plan includes tax cuts, housing assistance, and national defense measures. However, when combined with existing expenditures, the federal debt is projected to rise by $225 billion. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized Carney’s platform

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre today unveiled his party's nearly $100 billion election platform, highlighting major tax cuts and new economic measures. Speaking at an event in Ontario, Poilievre announced a 15 per cent income tax cut for Canadians earning $57,000 a year, which he said would save the average working family approximately $2,000 annually. As part of his economic plan, Poilievre also promised to allow Canadians who invest in domestic companies to contribute an additional $5,000 to their Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs). He pledged to repeal the proposed capital gains tax i

A judge has granted Alberta's government its request to question the former head of the provincial health authority about confidential emails she is accused of keeping and sharing without permission. It's the latest development in a high-profile lawsuit launched by Athana Mentzelopoulos, the former chief executive of Alberta Health Services. Mentzelopoulos is suing the government and AHS for wrongful dismissal, alleging she was illegally fired to stop her from investigating sweetheart deals and political interference in multimillion-dollar health procurement contracts. The government filed

People had to stand in long lines for hours at some polling stations to vote in today’s federal election in Vancouver. Early voting stations opened at 9 a.m., and about half an hour later, a line formed outside the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown, downtown Vancouver, where voters had to wait for an estimated two hours. Staff reported that when the doors of the community centre opened at 9 a.m., there was already a line of about 100 people. As a result, some people were turned away. During this time, staff could be heard apologizing. They explained that there were only four ballot ta

The Liberal Party of Canada, aiming to reclaim power, is set to release its official platform tomorrow, Saturday. This announcement was confirmed by Mark Carney during a campaign event in Niagara Falls. In his speech, Carney criticized U.S. President Donald Trump, stating that while America remains divided, Canada’s unity makes it stronger. During a press interaction, Carney distinguished himself from former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Responding to comparisons, he remarked, “I am not Justin Trudeau,” emphasizing that his leadership style and decisions are distinct. Highlighting his

As voting day approaches in Canada, the New Democratic Party (NDP) is grappling with fluctuations in election polls. According to a three-day tracking survey conducted by Nano Research up to April 17, support for the NDP under Jagmeet Singh has dropped by 0.5 percentage points, reaching 8 percent. The competition between the Liberals and Conservatives remains intense. While campaigning in Yamachiche, Quebec, Jagmeet Singh criticized both parties. Speaking to reporters, he emphasized that the NDP is the only party prioritizing real growth in revenue and investment in Canadians, in contrast to