Five takeaways from Canada party leaders' big TV debate
- The leaders of Canada's four main political parties participated in their final debate before the April 28 vote, following a previous French-language debate in Montreal.
- Liberal Leader Mark Carney, leading in polls, faced criticism from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who accused Carney of mimicking former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's policies.
- The debate focused on affordability, energy and climate, public safety, and tariffs, and was moderated by Steve Paikin.
- Political experts suggested that Carney may face more scrutiny in the English debate after largely evading attacks in the French debate.
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