Liberals, Conservatives Neck and Neck in Canada Election Race

Canada is approaching a pivotal general election with the ruling Liberals, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, narrowly ahead of Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives in recent polls. Both parties are focusing on the nation's pressing economic and security challenges, including strained trade relations with the United States and a housing crisis. The Liberals prioritize strengthened U.S. relations, targeted tax relief for the middle class, and major investments in affordable housing, while the Conservatives advocate for substantial income tax cuts for lower earners, energy policy reforms, increased military spending, and private-sector-driven housing solutions. The New Democratic Party (NDP) and other parties also propose redistributive tax policies and large-scale public investment in housing. Voter priorities appear to be shifting from crisis management to cost of living concerns, making economic policy a central issue. The outcome may hinge on party performance in key urban constituencies, with no clear majority guaranteed for either major party.