Canada's Election Heats Up: Culture, Community, and Controversy

Prime Minister Mark Carney is under fire after celebrating Vaisakhi in Ottawa without acknowledging Palm Sunday, which fell

on the same day.

Critics accused him of pandering to minority communities while ignoring Christian and Jewish holidays.

Supporters defended his participation, saying langar is inclusive and reflects Canada's multicultural values.

A record 65 Punjabi-origin candidates are running in Canada’s upcoming federal election, reflecting the community’s growing political clout.

With 16 sitting MPs seeking re-election and several ridings featuring Punjabi vs.

Punjabi matchups, the community is shaping national politics like never before.

Two Liberal operatives planted Trump-style 'Stop the Steal' buttons at a Conservative conference to stir division.

The stunt backfired, with critics accusing the Liberals of importing U.S.-style dirty politics.

The party later admitted the move was inappropriate and not aligned with Carney’s message of positive discourse.

Some Canadian commentators argue that Trump’s aggressive North American strategy has forced Canada to confront its own vulnerabilities—especially

in Arctic defense and economic independence.

Critics say Liberal policies have left Canada exposed, while others see this as a chance to redefine national

priorities.

Canadian nurses are sounding the alarm over rising U.S.-style extremism, urging voters to uphold values like dignity and

justice.

They cite the erasure of Harriet Tubman from U.S.

history pages as a warning sign and call for ethical leadership in Canada’s upcoming election.