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Canadian Prime Ministerial Candidates to Face Off in Bilingual Debates on April 16 and 17
BY Connect Newsroom, Apr 14, 2025 6:46 PM - REPORT AN ERROR
The French-language debate will primarily focus on the cost of living, energy and climate, trade disputes, identity and sovereignty, immigration, and foreign affairs.(Photo: The Canadian Press)
Candidates in the race to become the next Prime Minister of Canada including Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, and Jagmeet Singh will participate in national debates in both French and English on April 16 and 17. Key topics have been outlined for each debate.
The French-language debate will primarily focus on the cost of living, energy and climate, trade disputes, identity and sovereignty, immigration, and foreign affairs.
Meanwhile, the English-language debate will cover affordability and the cost of living, energy and climate, public safety and security, as well as tariffs and threats to Canada.
Both debates will be two hours long and are being organized in Montreal by the Leaders' Debates Commission, a government agency. Leaders from the Bloc Québécois and the Green Party will also take part in the debates.
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