Poilievre heads to rival territory on federal election trail today

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre plans to visit his main rival’s turf today on the federal election trail. Poilievre is slated to hold a press conference in the Ottawa suburb of Nepean, where Liberal Leader Mark Carney is campaigning to win a seat. Poilievre is running for re-election in the neighbouring riding of Carleton.

Canadians head to the polls in a general election on April 28. Party leaders are looking ahead to televised debates next week in Montreal. A French-language debate is scheduled for Wednesday, while an English-language one will take place Thursday.



This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 12, 2025. Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press.