Federal leaders preparing for election debates as polls suggest a tight race
- Federal party leaders are campaigning in Montreal ahead of debates on Wednesday and Thursday.
- Mark Carney's favourability rating is 48 percent, higher than Pierre Poilievre's 40 percent, according to Abacus Data.
- Experts suggest leaders are preparing for the debates by practicing body language and refining their language skills.
- Debates will focus on themes like the cost of living, with the winners connecting well with voters.
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Party leaders in Montreal ahead of this week’s election debates
Federal party leaders are campaigning in the Montreal area ahead of the two election debates that will take place Wednesday and Thursday. It will be the first time Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre square off in a debate. This morning, Carney is scheduled to make an...
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