With just two weeks left in the federal election campaign, the Liberals have seen their lead over the Conservatives narrow for the first time. New data from Ipsos, exclusively provided to Global News, suggests that the gap is closing. Chief political correspondent David Akin delves into the latest polling numbers in this critical stage of the campaign.
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre made promises to tighten financial transparency rules for elected officials during a visit to Ottawa on Sunday. This move comes as the Conservatives continue to gain ground on the Liberals in the polls. Mackenzie Gray reports on the Conservative Party’s efforts to appeal to voters in the final stretch of the election.
The Bloc Quebecois is facing challenges as they try to remain relevant amidst the ongoing trade war with the United States, led by President Donald Trump. Mike Armstrong covers the struggles of the Bloc Quebecois as they navigate through uncertain times and try to solidify their position in the political landscape.
The latest Canada-U.S. trade war has had a significant impact on book businesses, with fears of potential job losses if the situation escalates further. Melissa Ridgen sheds light on the concerns within the industry and the potential consequences for workers.
The dynamics of the federal election campaign are shifting as the Conservatives gain momentum and the Liberals see their lead dip for the first time. With the clock ticking on the remaining days until election day, political leaders are facing crucial decisions as they fight to secure votes and emerge victorious on election night.
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Pierre for Pm. He’s our only hope to save this once safe and wonderful country. I used to be proud to say I’m from Canada but not anymore. Under the liberal govt the is country has become a safe haven for radicals and terror supporters, crime is up in the hundreds of percents, housing crisis and unhinged immigration. I could go on and on but we can’t afford another liberal term. Enough is enough. Time for change.
Pierre for Pm. He’s our only hope to save this once safe and wonderful country. I used to be proud to say I’m from Canada but not anymore. Under the liberal govt the is country has become a safe haven for radicals and terror supporters, crime is up in the hundreds of percents, housing crisis and unhinged immigration. I could go on and on but we can’t afford another liberal term. Enough is enough. Time for change.
What’s Carneys strategy? Where does he pay taxes? What are his holdings? Does he live in Canada? Just vote for Pierre at least he’s transparent.
Carney is just going to follow in Blackfaces shoes 👠
Harper was despised at the end of his career, seems people forget that.
I’m sure Polievre has hiding money somewhere. As crooked as trump.
We got this conservatives. Vote Consevative CANADA. Polls are fake.
Canadian Seniors please be warned! The first place Mr. Poilievre is going to go is for your Old Age Security. He needs the money to pay for his tax cuts for his rich friends and donors. He is just like Harper.
Whichever leader is toughest on China 🇨🇳 will have the best chance to lead the next Canadian government.
No for liberals
The power of thumbnails
What is hilarious is EVERYBODY leaving the city, May Long Weekend, and finding a camp site to park in so they can be bothered by some asshat with their ghetto blaster cranked to the max! 😂 It's the only time city life is truly peaceful.😂😂😂
PRAVDA!!!!
Woke news
PP wants to go back to the 90s, à la Stephen Harper. He also expects future payments from govt of Canada. So no thanks!
Carney will continue the same old Liberal policies(taxes and taxes!!). No thanks. I'd like a change, Pier Poliver – Conservatives will remove the Tax liberals introduced!
Liberal campaign staffers planting fake campaign pins at a Conservative conference was a new low…super classy trying to keep the Trump narrative alive that way.
No more Donald Trump 2 in Canada. We know UCP at Alberta. It's nightmare 😂
Sounds like Canadians are realizing their declining quality of life isn't because of trump but the liberal party. Guess they'll have to escalate the trade war
Liberal were never in the lead
How these news outlets keep lying baffles me and they sleep at night thinking i did a great job
I can see how the CCP would want a Carney but Why would any Canadian ever elect a Carney?
lets go !!! 🎉
How are the liberals in the lead ???
Pierre has never solved a problem. Longtime backbencher career politician. Aligned himself with Maga and embraced maple Maga in his party. Good at whining, bad at solutions. Women can't stand him. People don't think you can deal with Trump. Bye bye
Go conservative!!!
As families across Canada cut back on groceries, delay retirement, and worry about their children’s futures, Pierre Poilievre and Danielle Smith are making choices that should outrage every citizen who values this country’s independence. While ordinary Canadians struggle, Poilievre has billed taxpayers over $1.1 million in just three months—exposing his hypocrisy as he preaches "fiscal responsibility" for everyone but himself. Meanwhile, Danielle Smith jets off to Mar-a-Lago, not to defend Canadian workers or industries, but to curry favor with Donald Trump—a man who has repeatedly shown contempt for Canada. Their actions reveal a dangerous truth: they are more loyal to U.S. extremists and their own political ambitions than to this country.
A Choice Between Sovereignty and Surrender
The Conservative agenda under Poilievre and Smith isn’t about putting Canadians first—it’s about aligning with far-right U.S. forces that see Canada as nothing more than a resource colony. Trump’s so-called "pause" on tariffs isn’t a gift to Canada; it’s a political calculation to boost Conservative election chances. And make no mistake: favors to Trump come with strings attached.
What happens after the election? Will Poilievre and Smith return the favor by letting U.S. lobbyists dictate our trade, energy, and immigration policies? History suggests they will. Smith’s cozy relationship with Trump—a man who openly admires dictators and scorns multilateral partnerships—should alarm every Canadian. And Poilievre’s silence on Trump’s extremism, from threats to democracy to vicious anti-immigrant rhetoric, speaks volumes.
If Conservatives gain power, how long before Canada faces pressure to adopt U.S.-style policies?
Mass deportations like Trump’s planned raids?
Privatized healthcare, dismantling our public system?
Corporate free-for-alls at the expense of workers’ rights?
Poilievre and Smith are gambling that Canadians won’t notice their backroom dealings with U.S. elites. But we must.
Liberals: Defending Canada’s Independence
In contrast, the Liberal Party has consistently stood for a strong, independent Canada—one that works with allies but never bows to them. Under Liberal leadership, Canada has:
Resisted U.S. bullying on trade, standing firm on supply management and defending Canadian industries.
Invested in Canadian workers instead of selling out to foreign corporate interests.
Protected our democracy from the far-right extremism poisoning U.S. politics.
Are the Liberals perfect? No. But in this critical moment, they remain the only major party standing in the way of a U.S.-driven takeover of Canadian sovereignty.
The Stakes in the Next Election
This isn’t just about left vs. right—it’s about whether Canada remains a self-determined nation or becomes a satellite of Trump-style politics.
If we value:
Public healthcare
Workers’ rights
A Canada that answers to its people—not foreign billionaires
…then the choice is clear. The Liberals are the only party fighting to protect Canadian sovereignty from Conservative betrayal.
Canada Shouldn’t Beg for Respect—It Should Demand It
We deserve leaders who stand up for Canada, not those who grovel at Mar-a-Lago. Right now, that leader isn’t Poilievre—it’s the party standing firm against American extremism.
The path forward is undeniable: Reject Conservative betrayal. Vote to protect our country.
MR BLANCHET KNOWS WE CAN NOT ALLOW PP TO WIN. WE HAFT YO VOTE CARNEY. IF NOT CANADA WILL BE GONE. I ENCOURAGED QUEBEC TO VOTE CARNEY. WE WONT HAVE NO MORE HEALTCARE , NO MORE SOCIAL PROGRAM. I AM FRENCH A QUEBECOIS. MR. BLANCHET HIS A SMART MAN HE WILL UNDERSTAND. THERE WILL BE ANOTHER ELECTION.
Carney is BY FAR the best choice for PM. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
😂😂😂😂 Global & CBC are a joke !!
Maxwell carny shoved shandra out of his seat, scoffed the money ruby raised, living the liberal dream , with financial ties to china
Vote Mr.POILIEVRE 🗳 😊. Always vote for P.C., miss Mr. Harper. Carney is dangerous he NO care for you.
If the polls show the Conservatives gaining momentum, this will drive the liberal voters to go out and vote. It will also convince NDP and BLOC voters to vote LIBERAL. Go Carney! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
It’s probably not the first dip data just takes time to accumulate. It will more than likely dip into a majority win for Conservatives
Oddly that poll never asked who was going to vote for the couch. 36k out of every 100k are going to be sitting at home on election day. Whatever side shows up for the vote will win. These polls dont reflect any of that.
Mark Kearney is a puppet for China
Stephen Harper butchered 20% of federal workers. That caused major issues inside getting work done. Harper setup tender for the Phoenix pay system. Trudeau continued with releasing the Phoenix system. I did not get paid properly for months as a casual employee. Trudeau never fixed the issues inside that were caused by the removing of too many employees. Now Pierre says he wants to cut federal staff again… when the staff inside are left trying to figure out how to handle the workload, it caused other things not to get done.
By the way… Trump started his presidency with cutting federal staff under DOGE…. is that what we really want to happen with our system? We also need to think about Pierre's messages… was he not once calling himself Maple MEGA? Whats stopping him from merging with the US if he wins? Someone once said to me Carney does not answer some questions he is asked… Pierre only answer's questions he is comfortable with answering. Has he got a security clearance yet? If not, why not? People need to pay attention to the little things that once were said and are not longer being talked about. Pierre likes Trump. Trump is taking freedom and democracy away as we see it played out in realtime.
Pull back the curtain. Its the same cast of characters. Guibault Joly and that creepy ginger dude. No way.
Global is false news
Crooked Con Carney is getting French lessons for the debate 😂😂
Global news is a puppet to the liberals
Voted early today as I will be working out of town come Election Day. I had to write the name of the representative in my riding instead of check a box, they had PENCILS instead of pens. I requested a pen and they obliged, I suggest the same to anyone reading this
We need a change ! So lets elect a Career politician who has never had a job outside of politics in his life. His wife has to make excuses for how poorly educated her husband is compared to a Harvard, Oxford trained economic expert who is our current PM.
The Liberals stumbled again this weekend with even more major controversies and tactics that are despicable!!
The Conservatives should be gaining even more in the polls this coming week!
The Conservatives are being swift kicked by Trumpy!
Especially PP!
Lol!