Tonight’s federal leaders debate — one of only two scheduled this election — will be streamed here with English subtitles, as well as live analysis from Star reporters and columnists.
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Poilievre to push for change, Carney set for a battle and Singh aims to ignite party
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre will push change, Liberal Leader Mark Carney will be ready for a contest and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh hopes to light a spark in the two leaders’ debates scheduled this week, according to party sources who have been preparing the leaders for these big nights of the campaign.
Here are key aspects to watch for in both debates.
Updated 7 hrs ago
Leaders’ debate to start earlier to avoid conflict with Montreal Canadiens’ game
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Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh appears at a federal election campaign event in Montreal on April 15, 2025.
Chris Young/The Canadian Press
Wednesday’s French-language federal leaders’ debate has been moved two hours earlier to 6 p.m. to avoid a direct face off with a potentially crucial hockey game for the Montreal Canadiens.
The new time slot comes as the NDP’s Jagmeet Singh and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet both suggested rescheduling the debate, with Singh saying in a statement that Quebecers were being asked “to choose between a critical democratic debate and cheering on the Habs in a must-win game.”
“This kind of political discussion shouldn’t compete with something that means so much to so many,” the statement read.
Read the full story from Ryan Tumilty and Raisa Patel
Updated 9 hrs ago
When and where to watch the federal leaders debates
Leading up to the April 28 election, the federal leaders of the country’s five major political parties will have two debates: One in French and one in English.
The French language debate is set to begin at 6 p.m. tonight — a time change to avoid a scheduling conflict with the Montreal Canadiens’ game as they face off against the Carolina Hurricanes at 7 p.m.
The Star’s polling suggests the Liberals are maintaining a lead over the Conservatives as parties get ready for the home stretch.
Here’s everything you need to know about this week’s debates:
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