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Blanchet Acknowledges Losses, Calls for Collaboration with Parliament
Bloc Quebecois leader Yves-François Blanchet acknowledges HIS party’s reduced seat count while applauding the party’s resilience in a difficult context. He blames this result on president Trump’s tariff war and his statements about making Canada the 51st State, and on the Liberal Party’s strategy of what he considers to be playing on Canadians’ fears. While remaining discreet in the face of criticism from the PQ, he reaches out to the other parties to defend Quebec in trade negotiations. Having been re-elected in the riding of Belœil-Chambly, Mr. Blanchet says that he will continue his mandate focused on the protection of the French language, secularism, and Quebec’s capacity for hosting newcomers. (April 29, 2025) (no interpretation)
Federal Election: Mark Carney Delivers Victory Speech – April 29, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney delivers an election-night address to supporters in Ottawa. Carney’s Liberals are expected to remain in government after winning a plurality of seats in the House of Commons. (no interpretation)
Pierre Poilievre Delivers Election-Night Address – April 29, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre delivers an election-night address to supporters in Ottawa. (no interpretation)
Yves-François Blanchet Delivers Election-Night Address – April 29, 2025
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet delivers an election-night address to supporters in Montreal. (no interpretation)
Jagmeet Singh Delivers Election-Night Address – April 29, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh delivers an election-night address to supporters in Burnaby, British Columbia. Singh is expected to lose his seat in the House of Commons after being defeated in his riding of Burnaby Central. (no interpretation)
PM Carney Delivers Remarks After Election Day – April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers brief remarks in Ottawa the day after the 45th general election. (no interpretation)
Elizabeth May Delivers Election-Night Address – April 28, 2025
Green Party co-leader Elizabeth May delivers an election-night address to supporters in Victoria. (no interpretation)
Election Night with CPAC's Michael Serapio & Catherine Lafrace – April 28, 2025
CPAC’s Michael Serapio and Catherine Lafrance bring you live coverage & analysis of the 2025 federal election results, along with special guest, polls analyst Éric Grenier.
Maxime Bernier Delivers Election-Night Address – April 28, 2025
Maxime Bernier, the leader of the People's Party of Canada, delivers an election-night address to supporters. (no interpretation)
Mark Carney Campaigns in Saskatoon – April 27, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney addresses supporters during a campaign stop in Saskatoon. (no interpretation)
Candidates’ Debate on Animal Protection – April 23, 2025
Federal party candidates Nathaniel-Erskine Smith (Liberal), Alistair MacGregor (NDP), Elizabeth May (Green Party) and Yves Perron (Bloc Québécois) take part in a debate on animal protection issues. The event is organized by Animal Justice, the Montreal SPCA, the Vancouver Humane Society, the BC SPCA, and World Animal Protection. (no interpretation)
AFN Federal Election Forum: Pierre Poilievre
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) hosts Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre for a discussion ahead of the April 28 federal election. Poilievre takes questions on Indigenous involvement in meetings pertaining to Canada-U.S. relations, First Nations infrastructure, enacting the Clean Water Act, First Nations policing, and long-term funding for the Jordan’s Principle. This session is the second in a series that will offer First Nations chiefs the opportunity to share priorities and pose questions to federal party leaders. (April 22, 2025) (no interpretation) (Note: Portions of this event are not available due to technical problems at the source)
Jagmeet Singh Addresses the Media Following English Leaders’ Debate
The Leaders’ Debates Commission had originally scheduled post-debate scrums with all four party leaders but made the decision to abruptly cancel them, citing apparent security concerns. (April 17, 2025) (no interpretation)
English-Language Debate: Leaders’ Arrivals – April 17, 2025
Federal party leaders Mark Carney (Liberal), Pierre Poilievre (Conservative), Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc Québécois), and Jagmeet Singh (NDP) arrive ahead of the English-language debate in Montreal. (no interpretation)
French-Language Debate: Post-Debate Scrums – April 16, 2025
Federal party leaders Mark Carney (Liberal), Pierre Poilievre (Conservative), Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc Québécois), and Jagmeet Singh (NDP) each speak with reporters following the French-language debate in Montreal. (no interpretation)
Vote 2025: French-Language Debate: Leaders’ Arrivals – April 16, 2025
Federal party leaders Mark Carney (Liberal), Pierre Poilievre (Conservative), Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc Québécois), and Jagmeet Singh (NDP) arrive ahead of the French-language debate in Montreal. (no interpretation)
AFN Federal Election Forum: Green Party Co-Leaders – April 14, 2025
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) hosts Green Party co-leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pednault for a discussion ahead of the April 28 federal election. This session is the first in a series that will offer First Nations chiefs the opportunity to share priorities and pose questions to federal party leaders. (no interpretation)
Candidates’ Debate on Canadian Cultural Sovereignty
Martin Champoux (Bloc Québécois candidate), Marwan El-Attar (NDP candidate) and Steven Guilbeault (Liberal Party candidate) unveil their commitments regarding the future of the cultural sector. Journalist Johane Despins moderates the debate, which focuses on four themes: funding of the arts sector and the socio-economic conditions of artists, the Broadcasting Act and the future of Radio-Canada/CBC, copyright and the impact of artificial intelligence. The Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (CDCE), Réseau Culture 360°, Culture Montréal, and the Carmelle and Rémi-Marcoux Arts Management Chair at HEC Montréal, hosts of the debate, also invited the Conservative Party and the Green Party to participate. (April 14, 2025)
Security Task Force Provides Update on Upcoming Election – April 14, 2025
In Ottawa, officials from the government’s Security and Intelligence Threats to Elections (SITE) Task Force hold a technical briefing on the upcoming federal election. Canadian voters head to the polls on April 28. Taking part in the press conference are Laurie-Anne Kempton (assistant secretary to the cabinet, communications and consultations, Privy Council Office), Allen Sutherland (assistant secretary to the cabinet, machinery of government and democratic institutions, Privy Council Office), Vanessa Lloyd (deputy director of operations, CSIS), Brigitte Walshe (associate head, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security) and Larisa Galadza (director general for cyber, critical technology & democratic resilience, Global Affairs Canada).
Civil-Society Groups Present Election Priorities – April 9, 2025
Representatives from six civil-society organizations hold a news conference in Ottawa to outline their priorities for the April 28 federal election. The event marks the launch of Vote for Rights, a non-partisan campaign spearheaded by the groups that aims to empower Canadians to defend their rights during the election and beyond. In attendance are Georgina Alonso (Canadian Network for Corporate Accountability), David Matsinhe (Amnesty International Canada), Lisa Gue (David Suzuki Foundation), Michèle Biss (National Right to Housing Network), Diana Sarosi (Oxfam Canada), and Kelsey Gallagher (Project Ploughshares). (no interpretation)
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