The stage was set for a heated French-language debate as federal leaders contended for the role of Canada’s next prime minister. Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, and Bloc Quebecois leader Yves-François Blanchet were prepared to make their case and convince voters why they are best suited for the top job. However, Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault was disqualified from the event due to strategic decisions made by the party.
During the debate, the leaders addressed pressing issues facing Canadians, including the ongoing trade war with the United States. Each leader had the opportunity to present their policies and ideas, hoping to sway voters in their favor. The debate served as a platform for the leaders to showcase their leadership skills and vision for the country.
With the election on the horizon, the French-language debate offered voters a chance to see the leaders in action and gain a better understanding of where each party stands on important issues. As the campaign continues, Canadians will be keeping a close eye on the performances of the federal leaders as they make their case for why they should be elected as the next prime minister.
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Can't wait to vote for Pierre!
Canada first!
Well I’m still voting for Pierre
Did anyone notice that Jagmeet Singh is actually propping up Mark Carney? I don’t know what it is, but he’s clearly trying to save him. He’s cheering him on, always siding with him, and calling out Pierre and the Bloc Québécois instead. He’s protecting Carney from tough questions, watch what he’s doing. This dude is up to no good.
If you pay attention, you’ll see it: Jagmeet is helping Carney because he’s trying to save himself. It’s crazy how sneaky and manipulative this guy is. It’s disgusting. Carney has no real plans, none. He just throws out empty promises like, “I’ll do this” or “I’ll do that,” but with no solid details or realistic execution.
He talks about $500 billion and using tariff money to hand out rebates, are you kidding me? Canadians don’t need rebates anymore. They need jobs. You’re just enabling people and trying to buy their votes. Enough with this nonsense. You’re creating a lazy and dependent society instead of empowering hardworking Canadians.
Definitely Pierre! Bloc as well. Carney was like a deer in the headlights. And Jag was pushing disinformation again.
Vote CONSERVATIVE
Don't vote,
Canada sucks
They should all go to jail
Can’t wait for tomorrow
free karen read!!!!
Pierre Poilievre was the best. He offered Canada a more prosperous and safer united country.
carney was Trudeau’s economic adviser for the last 5years. Jag kept them in power for 4years and now they talk about how they will do things differently
why does the bloc have any platform at all?
Pierre for the win!!
Pierre for PM..
Pierre is a gifted communicator. And never thought I'd agree with the BQ as much as I did. Pierre for PM
Où est le puteng sous-titre? Tabarnak!
Canada deserves a leader who can pave the way for a brighter future—one without rampant drug issues, homelessness, unemployment, or an endless stream of unreasonable taxes. With our abundant natural resources, we should focus on utilizing them wisely to create sustainable jobs for generations to come. Needless to say, Vote for the Conservative, vote for Pierre Poilievre.
Ugh is there a video with no translation overtop? How the hell are you supposed to know whos saying what
geezus
Is the french trranslator suppose toake them all sound like male Broadway actors.
lol I’m voting liberal just to make conservatives mad
Well the translations did not help the speakers. The translators should be gender matching to the speaker and accents should be as closely matched to the speaker's accent. Seriously, the translator for Blanchet, the Quebec premier, has a British accent! I feel like I am watching a badly dubbed Godzilla movie.
Also, there should be a rule that if you interrupt another speaker you lose time on your responses. Singh needs to talk less and listen more, typical NDP.
majority of Canadians speak english, what was the purpose of having this in french?
Creepy Carney looked like a lost deer caught in the headlights, especially during open debate.
They aren't leaders, they're representatives, or the faces, of political parties. A leader represents no one but themselves, and through that people decide to follow.
PP for PM! No greasy WEF bankers.
Pierre P is left hand
great PM will be ! Let’s go CONSERVATIVE
Pierre was awesome
Carney's strategy seems to be stealing all of Poilieve's ideas, pretending he (Carney) wasn't the brains of Trudeau's operation and speaking only in platitudes because he has such a weak grasp of the French language.
Pierre for PM



Why bother doing this in french? Less than 10% of Canadians speak french.
Carney is the only answer, any other are traitors to our country and want to be sold to the US
Nope, can't do it. I have had enough of the translators. I will see if I can find it with no translators.
A vote for Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives is a vote for Canada’s survival.
can't even get the english translation
C’est quoi l’affaire avec la traduction?! C’est un débat en français, celui en anglais est demain!
Con bots out in full force I see LOL
your all liars
A French debate in English! How idiotic is to cover the voices in French by the voice in English translation. How idiotic!.