Canada's Election Heats Up Amid Trump Tensions and Culture Wars

Liberal leader Mark Carney is gaining momentum ahead of the April 28 election, thanks to his tough stance

against Donald Trump’s tariffs and annexation rhetoric.

Carney, a former central banker, is positioning himself as a calm, competent leader in contrast to Trump’s bombast.

His message of defending Canadian sovereignty is resonating with voters, especially as support for the left-leaning NDP collapses.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is facing criticism for not taking a stronger stance against Trump.

Analysts say his base includes Trump supporters, making it tricky to oppose the former U.S.

president outright.

Poilievre insists his focus is on domestic issues, but his vague messaging may be costing him support.

Canada’s French-language leaders’ debate was moved two hours earlier to avoid clashing with a Montreal Canadiens playoff game.

Leaders like Jagmeet Singh and Yves-François Blanchet pushed for the change, citing Canadians’ deep love for hockey.

Carney, whose French is weaker, didn’t object to the original timing.

Trump’s tariffs are already impacting Canadian behavior.

RV parks in the U.S.

report a sharp drop in Canadian bookings, and many Canadians are boycotting U.S.

goods.

Despite efforts to diversify trade, experts say Canada remains economically tied to the U.S.

due to geography and supply chains.

Poilievre’s campaign includes a strong anti-woke message, echoing Trump’s culture war tactics.

Critics warn this could legitimize far-right ideologies and increase division.

His vague promises to remove 'woke culture' from institutions have sparked fears of policy rollbacks on diversity and

inclusion.