The article focuses on Canada's upcoming federal election, highlighting the main contenders: Mark Carney (Liberal), Pierre Poilievre (Conservative), Jagmeet Singh (NDP), and Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc Québécois).
A former Goldman Sachs banker and governor of the Bank of Canada and Bank of England, Carney has shifted the Liberal Party to the right, proposing tax cuts and a different approach to the trade war with the US compared to his predecessor.
A career politician, Poilievre's populist approach and comparisons to President Trump are key aspects of his campaign, raising concerns about his approach to international relations. His stance on media and public broadcasting also contrasts sharply with Carney's.
The leader of the New Democratic Party, Singh focuses on social issues such as student loan forgiveness, carbon emission reduction, and universal prescription drug coverage. His approach to the US trade dispute is to implement tariffs on Tesla products and offer rebates for Canadian electric vehicles.
Blanchet leads the Bloc Québécois, advocating for Quebec's sovereignty and focusing on economic diversification strategies to mitigate the impact of potential US tariffs on Quebec's aluminum industry.
Polls show a tight race between the Liberals and Conservatives, with the Liberals slightly ahead.