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Canada's Election Begins: Liberals Face Off Against Conservatives

4/29/2025

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Canada's federal election has kicked off, with polls opening at 7:00 EDT. Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals are locked in a fierce battle against Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, a contest shaped by the echoes of U.S. President Trump's policies. As anticipation builds, preliminary results will emerge late Monday or early Tuesday, with 172 seats needed for a majority.

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Canada's federal election has kicked off, with polls opening at 7:00 EDT. Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals are locked in a fierce battle against Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, a contest shaped by the echoes of U.S. President Trump's policies. As anticipation builds, preliminary results will emerge late Monday or early Tuesday, with 172 seats needed for a majority.