Election in Canada: A Nation on Edge Amid Tragedy and Tariff Tensions

Mark Carney resumed his election campaign after a car-ramming incident killed 11 in Vancouver. As the election looms, Carney and Pierre Poilievre make final pitches. The campaign is marked by Trump's tariffs and Poilievre's ''change'' agenda. Liberals hold a narrow lead in polls.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 27-04-2025 22:41 IST | Created: 27-04-2025 22:41 IST
Election in Canada: A Nation on Edge Amid Tragedy and Tariff Tensions
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

In the wake of a tragic event in Vancouver, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has resumed his election campaign just days before voters head to the polls. A man drove through a crowd at a Filipino community festival, killing at least 11 people and injuring dozens more.

Both Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre made their final appeals to voters on Sunday, as the nation grapples with growing tensions sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. The campaign has been deeply influenced by these economic threats, as well as a call for ''change'' from Conservative supporters.

With recent polls showing a narrow lead for Carney's Liberal Party, the outcome remains uncertain. The tragic incident and economic challenges pose significant hurdles for Carney, who is navigating a complex political landscape marked by national outrage and international trade disputes.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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