In Winnipeg, Carney serves as a beacon of hope amidst Trump's presence

In the final stretch before the election, Liberal leader Mark Carney continues to leverage the specter of President Trump to win over voters in closely contested ridings. "We need a strong mandate," Carney exclaimed at a Winnipeg theater, "because the president has made it clear he intends to break us." The Liberal Party hopes to capture at least four ridings from the Conservatives and New Democrats.

During Carney's brief visit to Manitoba, he emphasized his years of experience in finance as a vital asset for tackling Trump's policies. "It's time to bet on experience, not experiments," he told his supporters, taking a jab at Conservative rival Pierre Poilievre, whom he doubts understands economy matters.

Despite repeating similar arguments since the beginning of the campaign, Carney's appeal to voters as the best leader for negotiating with Trump has struck a chord with supporters. Retired couple Dan and Maureen Bardin, residents of Winnipeg-West, a riding still in competition with the Conservatives, attended the event to show their support. They believe that the handling of the trade war is the most critical issue facing the country. "Even if we're retired, it still affects our children and their future," they explained.

The Liberal leader's economic expertise also appeals to young voters, like Tyson (19) and Calvin (24), who eagerly awaited his arrival on stage. For Tyson, this election is "crucial" due to the economic uncertainty linked to the trade war and Trump's annexation threats. The Liberal leader mentioned these issues in his speeches, suggesting that the Conservative leader "takes inspiration" from Trump.

Calvin, a University of Winnipeg political science student, voted for Conservative leader Erin O'Toole in the 2021 elections but has now switched his allegiance to the Liberal Party due to the arrival of Mark Carney at its helm. "When Pierre Poilievre was elected [as leader], I hung up," he admitted. "Today, many conservative supporters want to become Americans. They no longer represent me."

Carney and his team will conclude their campaign in the Greater Toronto Area, where 31 seats are at stake. Both parties have high stakes in the region, which played a crucial role in securing a majority government for Conservative Stephen Harper in 2011.

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In Toronto, the end of the marathon finds Carney promising tax cuts, job creation, and protection against U.S. tariffs. However, controversies over credibility and transparency have complicated his messaging, particularly in Quebec, where the Bloc Québécois remains a wildcard and questions about his English-French messaging consistency linger. Despite these challenges, the race remains tight, with Liberals narrowing the gap in Quebec City and the St. Lawrence regions.

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