Canada Election Shock as Liberals Pull Ahead: Poll
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Canada's Liberal Leaders Clash Over Trump Threats in Final Debate
Above: Canadian Liberal Party leadership candidates pose for a picture before the second night of the Liberal Leadership Debate at the MELS studios in Montreal, Canada, on Feb. 25, 2025. Image copyright: Andrej Ivanov/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Left narrative
It seems Canadians aren't too thrilled with right-wing threats to annex the country, which is why polls are showing the Liberals surging ahead of Poilievre’s Conservatives. As Trump continues to threaten his northern neighbor, voters are realizing that only the pro-Canada Liberals have the guts to fight back. From Quebec to Ontario, the stains left by Trudeau are washing off as these candidates offer a new era of Liberal Canadian leadership.
Right narrative
The Liberals don't actually care about strengthening the Canadian economy, as shown by recent revelations that their frontrunner, Mark Carney, moved his business from Toronto to New York. This lack of integrity and competence, alongside their party's history of failed policies, disqualifies them from leadership. Pierre Poilievre, with his focus on accountability and economic strength, is the clear choice to steer Canada into a new era of prosperity and trust.