Liberals Surge Ahead as Election Nears, Polls Show Tight Race with Conservatives

Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference following the First Ministers Meeting at the National War Museum on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ottawa : The Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, has taken a lead over Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives in recent polls as the April 28 federal election approaches. An Abacus Data survey conducted from March 20-25 shows more Canadians now believe the Liberals will win, marking the first time in years they’ve overtaken the Conservatives in voter confidence.

However, the race remains close, with a Leger poll indicating the two parties are neck-and-neck. Carney’s focus on economic promises, including a $2 billion pledge to the auto sector amid U.S. tariff threats, appears to be resonating, though economic issues like cost of living and housing remain top concerns for voters.

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