Canadian leaders make closing pitches in campaign upended by Trump
japantimes.co.jpPublished: 4/27/2025
Summary
The intense political campaign leading up to a pivotal Canadian election showcased the dramatic shift in momentum as Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party prepared to take on the Conservative led by Pierre Poilievre, who had previously trailed by over 20 points just weeks before. With Trump's threats adding heightened stakes, the race boiled down to a potential historic turnarounds in Canadian politics. A win for Carney would signify one of the most significant shifts in power in Canadian history.