Canada's Election Heats Up Amid U.S. Tensions and Hockey Diplomacy

Mark Carney’s Liberals have surged from a 24-point deficit in January to a 5-point lead just days before

Canada’s federal election.

With 43.1% of the vote, they’re projected to win 191 seats—enough for a majority.

Carney replaced Justin Trudeau in March and has benefited from both his leadership and backlash against Donald Trump’s

anti-Canada rhetoric.

Donald Trump’s push to make Canada the '51st state' has sparked outrage.

In a recent poll, 84% of Utahns opposed pressuring Canada into statehood.

Even Republicans are skeptical.

Canadians, meanwhile, overwhelmingly reject the idea, with 84% saying they want to remain independent.

Canadian hockey fans are still traveling to the U.S.

for NHL playoffs, even as political tensions rise.

Some, like Montreal Canadiens fans, feel conflicted but say 'the heart wins over reason.' Despite a drop in

cross-border travel, hockey remains a unifying force.

The Liberal Party’s new identity verification app caused major issues during their leadership vote.

Many members couldn’t vote due to tech glitches, especially seniors.

While the party aimed to prevent foreign interference, critics say it came at the cost of participation.

Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative platform promises a 70% deficit cut, but experts call it unrealistic.

Former budget watchdog Kevin Page says the numbers rely on 'magic math.' Meanwhile, the Liberals received a 'good'

grade for transparency and fiscal responsibility.