How to handle U.S. President Donald Trump is dominating the English-language debate as the four candidates campaigning to become the next Liberal leader and prime minister face off again tonight. Follow live updates on the English debate as it unfolds.
How to handle U.S. President Donald Trump is dominating the English-language debate as the four candidates campaigning to become the next Liberal leader and prime minister face off again tonight.Carney claims the Carbon Tax has become “too divisive” for Canadians. It’s not divisive, it’s hated. Canadians have been quite clear; they aren’t divided about it. They definitely don’t want a Carbon Tax.Freeland keeps using the ‘cuts cuts cuts’ mantra.
I wonder if Freeland will engage more - realistically - her level of support in the leadership will determine if she will remain a force in the Liberal Party. I expected her to perform in a manner that would make her more competitive with Carney. Maybe she is waiting for later in the debate. No surprises for me except Freeland.Carney, once again, turns his cannon fire on Poilievre. Interesting contrast to last night when the Conservative leader was more or less missing.8:49 p.m.
Freeland and Gould say that their shorter timeline, 2027, to 2% GDP on military spending is better than Carney.’s 2030 target. Both Carney and Bayliss argue strongly that their 2027 target is unrealistic and reflects a lack of serious management ability.Carney takes a shot at the Liberal government for “pushing money out the door” and spending defence dollars in the U.S. instead of Canada. Carney looks to build a Canadian defence infrastructure on cybersecurity, AI etc.
The two leadership hopefuls are positioned next to each other on the debate stage so Gould just has to turn to the right to face Carney. There was talk heading into tonight that now that all contenders would be speaking in their first language, they’d be able to be a bit more pointed… while having to walk a fine line of not becoming the next Poilievre attack ad. Curious to see if others try their hand at it as the night goes on.Carney looks remarkably more comfortable and in control tonight.
Hard to see that in the first 15 minutes. I think there is a general consensus between the candidates on Trump. Carney is playing to his strength on the economy. Freeland on her negotiation skills. Gould on her personal authenticity and empathy for Canadians. Baylis' strength as a businessperson.8:23 p.m. EST: Gould swings at Carney
Dhalla said she would be “streaming to over 11 million viewers across social media.” As of 8:20 p.m. EST the TikTok livestream had just over 500 viewers.Already a clear difference from last night: it took Carney about 50 seconds to bring up Poilievre and tie him to Trump. Last night, in French, there wasn’t a lot of talk about Poilievre. Tonight, in English, it took no time to hear the Conservative leader’s name and to make the case against him.We are off to a weak start.
Baylis said he “knows how to build strong teams,” and Gould said she got into politics to “do good things for Canadians.”8:03 p.m. EST: Greetings Each candidate will have 90 seconds to deliver an opening statement. First up will be Baylis, then Gould, then Freeland, then Carney.
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