Canada's Election Heats Up: New Rules, Political Shifts, and Rising Voices

Canadians aged 14 and up staying in the U.S.

for 30 days or more must now register with U.S.

immigration.

The rule, which took effect April 11, is retroactive and carries penalties of up to $5,000 or six

months in jail.

While the process is free and takes just 10 minutes online, some lawmakers worry it could hurt cross-border

tourism.

Canadian tourism to Florida is down sharply, with some citing political tensions and anti-Canadian rhetoric.

One longtime visitor said, 'We couldn’t justify spending our money down there.' Flights from Canada to Tampa are

down 12%, and bookings on U.S.

routes have dropped 70%.

Mark Carney’s Liberals lead the polls with 44%, while Stephen Harper’s endorsement of Pierre Poilievre has energized Conservatives.

Harper called Poilievre 'the best candidate for a better, stronger and more united future.' Meanwhile, Carney emphasized his

crisis management experience and called for a strong Liberal mandate.

Canada has slapped retaliatory tariffs on U.S.-made vehicles, raising prices by up to 25%.

The move escalates trade tensions and could impact Canadian consumers.

Meanwhile, Poilievre vows to crack down on offshore tax cheats, while Carney criticizes his lack of crisis leadership

experience.

For the first time, Gujarati-origin candidates are running in Canada’s federal election.

Four candidates are contesting in key ridings, adding diversity to a political scene long dominated by Punjabis.

'We have a voice now,' said Liberal candidate Sunjiv Raval.

Toronto–St.

Paul’s, a Liberal stronghold for 30 years, flipped Conservative in a recent byelection.

With Trudeau gone, Liberal candidate Leslie Church says the mood is 'night and day.' Voters now weigh Carney’s

leadership against Poilievre’s long political career.

Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky addressed criticism over his ties to Donald Trump, saying he’s proud to be Canadian

and avoids politics.

'We stay in our lane,' he said, emphasizing that athletes and politicians have different roles.