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Carney Leads Polls Amid Rising Trade Tensions

4/28/2025

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In the lead-up to Canada’s federal election, Prime Minister Mark Carney is ahead in the polls against Conservative rival Pierre Poilievre. As trade tensions with the U.S. escalate, Canadians are increasingly worried about housing and international relations, with many expressing a desire to explore EU membership as an alternative to their current ties.

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In the lead-up to Canada’s federal election, Prime Minister Mark Carney is ahead in the polls against Conservative rival Pierre Poilievre. As trade tensions with the U.S. escalate, Canadians are increasingly worried about housing and international relations, with many expressing a desire to explore EU membership as an alternative to their current ties.