Canadians are heading to the polls in a pivotal federal election, with the campaign heavily influenced by Donald Trump’s trade war and provocative rhetoric.
The U.S. president has publicly called for Canada to become the 51st state, injecting American politics into the Canadian race. The main contest is between Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal leader Mark Carney, with the latter emphasizing Canadian sovereignty in response to Trump’s comments. The outcome will determine whether the Liberals extend their decade-long rule or if the Conservatives take power.
The election underscores growing concerns about U.S. influence and economic uncertainty in Canada.
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Voting begins in Canada as Trump repeats calls for country to become 51st US state
Liberal leader Mark Carney tells Canadians that Canada decides "what happens here", in what appears to be a reference to President Trump, who repeated his calls for Canada to become the 51st US state in a post on Truth Social earlier today.
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Canada federal election 2025 live updates: Polls open nationwide as Trump sends message to Canadians voting for next prime minister
The U.S. president has taken to Truth Social to push his 51st state rhetoric, as Canadians keep their eye on a tight race between Pierre Poilievre and Mark Carney
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