Mark Carney, leader of the Liberal Party and Prime Minister of Canada, criticized the U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Mississauga, blaming Trump’s trade wars for damaging the global economy and betraying the Canadian people.
“Canadians were shocked by this betrayal,” Carney said. “But we will never forget the lessons we’ve learned.”
Carney, 60, a newcomer to politics but a former governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, argued that his international financial experience uniquely qualifies him to defend Canada against Trump’s unpredictable trade policies.
He assured voters that he has the strength to stand up to Washington.
Carney also turned his focus to Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre, accusing him of lacking the leadership and economic expertise needed during turbulent times.
“We don’t need chaos, we need stability,” Carney said. “We don’t need anger, we need mature leadership.”
One of Carney’s final campaign events was held in Windsor, the heart of Canada’s auto industry—a sector hit hard by Trump-era tariffs.
Meanwhile, Poilievre focused on rising living costs during a rally in British Columbia, urging voters to hold the Liberals accountable.
“You can’t endure another four years of this government,” he told supporters. “To the mother whose fridge, stomach, and bank account are all empty—and who doesn’t know what she’ll feed her children tomorrow—I say: change is coming.”
While Poilievre also criticized Trump, he placed the blame for Canada’s economic struggles squarely on the Liberal government, claiming that economic mismanagement under Justin Trudeau has left the country vulnerable to U.S. conservative policies.
Canada’s federal election is scheduled for April 28, 2025.
Reports indicate that approximately 7.3 million of the 28.9 million registered voters have already cast their ballots in advance.
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