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Canadian Prime Minister debate.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Liberal Party leader, Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet, New Democratic Party Leader Jagmeet Singh and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre pose for a photo before the French-language federal leaders' debate, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, April 16, 2025. [Christopher Katsarov/Pool via Reuters]
  • Leaders from the Liberals, the Conservatives, the NDP and the Bloc Quebecois will participate in the debate, which starts at 7pm Eastern Time (23GMT).
  • Trump’s trade war and threats to make Canada the 51st state have led to a surge in nationalism that has bolstered Liberal Party poll numbers before the April 28 vote.