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Poilievre Faces Fierce Battle Ahead of 2025 Election

4/21/2025

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In Canada’s upcoming 2025 election, Pierre Poilievre is poised for a fierce battle, having narrowly clinched victory in Carleton in 2015 despite a Liberal wave. With advance polls revealing Poilievre at 49.6% against 41.5% for his opponent, the record turnout signals a surge in voter enthusiasm, even in traditionally Liberal and NDP strongholds.

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In Canada’s upcoming 2025 election, Pierre Poilievre is poised for a fierce battle, having narrowly clinched victory in Carleton in 2015 despite a Liberal wave. With advance polls revealing Poilievre at 49.6% against 41.5% for his opponent, the record turnout signals a surge in voter enthusiasm, even in traditionally Liberal and NDP strongholds.