Canada's Election Heats Up: Trump, Tariffs, and Tensions

In the first French-language debate, Canada’s party leaders clashed over how to handle U.S.

President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies and his shocking comments about annexing Canada.

Liberal leader and PM Mark Carney emphasized his global economic experience, while Conservative Pierre Poilievre accused him of

being a Trudeau clone.

NDP’s Jagmeet Singh called out both for favoring the rich.

The debate was fiery, with Trump’s tariffs and threats looming large.

Rock legend Neil Young threw his support behind Mark Carney, warning that the U.S.

wants Canada’s resources—and maybe its soul.

In a passionate open letter, Young praised Carney’s intellect and leadership, saying, 'It takes more than bravado to

fight this kind of threat.' He also criticized Trump’s past attempts to block his U.S.

citizenship and warned of growing authoritarianism.

Washington State nearly sent 200 National Guard troops to the Canadian border to support Trump’s anti-drug efforts.

Though the plan was scrapped, it shows how tense U.S.-Canada relations have become.

Officials feared Trump might federalize the Guard, and the draft letter even praised Trump’s border crackdown.

Governor Ferguson ultimately said no, but the episode raised eyebrows.

With the Liberals and Conservatives leading, the Bloc Québécois and NDP are urging voters to elect more of

their MPs to hold the balance of power.

Singh touted past wins like dental care, while Blanchet argued Quebec needs a strong voice.

Both leaders clashed with Carney and Poilievre, trying to position themselves as kingmakers in a likely minority government.

A Chinese-Canadian political group is calling on voters to reject candidates who undermine ties with China and India.

The group criticized both major parties for ignoring community voices and warned against foreign interference narratives.

It’s a reminder that diaspora politics are playing a big role in this election.