During the April 17 English-language debate, incumbent Liberal Leader Mark Carney was the main target of the other party leaders, although NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh especially targeted Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre with multiple debate interruptions.
The event featured more drama offstage, as some journalists clashed and the debate organizers cancelled scrums by party leaders.
Poilievre Focuses on Pipelines, Carney Says He Can Manage Crisis
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (L) and Liberal Leader Mark Carney speak during the English-language leaders’ debate in Montreal on April 17, 2025. (Christopher Katsarov/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)
Poilievre had a major focus on the issue of pipelines and energy projects throughout the debate. He also added that Canada needed to become more competitive by lowering taxes and removing red tape….