Liberal leader Mark Carney made a strong push for his fully costed platform on the federal campaign trail this Easter weekend. Taking time off to attend Easter Sunday service, Carney later vowed at a rally in Ottawa to increase trade across the globe, with the exception of the U.S. Meanwhile, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized Carney’s platform, claiming that it would worsen deficits and inflation for Canadians.
In other news, thousands gathered at the Vatican for the annual Easter Sunday service, where prayers were said for the continued recovery of Pope Francis. Despite not being present at the mass, the 88-year-old pontiff addressed the crowd at St. Peter’s Square following his recent hospitalization due to double pneumonia.
On the sports front, the Winnipeg Jets triumphed over the St. Louis Blues in the first game of the NHL playoffs, giving Canada a strong start. The highly anticipated battle of Ontario is set to take place Sunday night, with the Toronto Maple Leafs facing off against their rivals, the Ottawa Senators, at Scotiabank Arena.
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