As the Canadian federal election approaches on April 28, 2024, a closely contested battle is unfolding between the Liberal Party led by Mark Carney and the Conservative Party led by Pierre Poilievre. Can either party overcome their differences to claim the majority needed to shape Canada’s future?
The Canadian federal election is expected to take place on April 28, 2024, and it’s too close to call between the Liberal Party led by Mark Carney and the Conservative Party led by Pierre Poilievre. The election was called by Carney just nine days after he was sworn in as prime minister.
The Liberals are polling at 37.5%, while the Conservatives are polling at 37.1%. The New Democratic Party (NDP) is polling at 11.6%, and the Bloc Québécois is polling at 6.4%. The Green Party is polling at 3.8% nationally, and 28.4% in Quebec.
The election will have 343 federal ridings, and all seats in the House of Commons are up for grabs. The candidate with the most votes in each riding wins that seat and becomes an MP. If no party wins a majority, it’s called a hung parliament or a minority government.
Mark Carney has criticized his main challenger, Pierre Poilievre, for his ‘Canada first‘ approach, which he says is similar to the White House’s position. Carney has also warned of the dangers of Canada becoming America’s 51st state under Trump‘s leadership.
Pierre Poilievre is a Canadian politician and economist who has been serving as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the riding of Carleton in Ontario since 2004.
He previously held various cabinet positions under Prime Minister Stephen Harper, including Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister of Transport.
Born on June 3, 1979, in Calgary, Alberta, Poilievre earned a Bachelor's degree in economics from McGill University.
He is known for his conservative views and has been an outspoken critic of government spending.
Mark Carney is a Canadian economist and banker.
He served as the Governor of the Bank of England from 2013 to 2020.
Prior to his appointment, he was the Senior Associate Deputy Minister at Finance Canada.
Carney has also held positions at Goldman Sachs and the IMF.
He holds a degree in economics from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in economics from Oxford University.
The NDP leader, Jagmeet Singh, has launched a campaign focused on expanding dental care and tackling climate change. He has criticized Carney for protecting the wealthy and not stepping in when times get tough.
Jagmeet Singh is a Canadian politician who serves as the leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP).
Born on January 2, 1979, in Scarborough, Ontario, he was raised in a Sikh family.
Before entering politics, Singh worked as a lawyer and served in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 2011 to 2017.
He became the NDP leader in 2017 and has been a Member of Parliament since 2018.
The Green Party is launching its campaign with a focus on sustainability, tackling climate change, and growing the green economy. Their co-leader, Jonathan Pedneault, says that ‘demands courage‘ to make these changes.
The People’s Party of Canada is polling at 2.2% nationally, but they are running their third campaign without winning a seat in the House of Commons.
Overall, the election is expected to be closely contested, with all parties having a strong chance of winning.
