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Canadians Vote Amid Cost of Living and Youth Concerns

4/29/2025

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Canadians head to the polls on Monday to choose their next prime minister, with pivotal issues like U.S.-Canadian relations and the soaring cost of living at the forefront. Young voters are particularly vocal about their worries over affordability, student aid, and immigration. As Liberal leader Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre vie for votes, both promise tax cuts, fueling anticipation for a high voter turnout.

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Canadians head to the polls on Monday to choose their next prime minister, with pivotal issues like U.S.-Canadian relations and the soaring cost of living at the forefront. Young voters are particularly vocal about their worries over affordability, student aid, and immigration. As Liberal leader Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre vie for votes, both promise tax cuts, fueling anticipation for a high voter turnout.