As Canada reaches its federal election on April 28, 2025, the nation’s relationship with US President Donald Trump has become an important campaign issue. Four major contenders for the Prime Minister-Marki, Pierre Polevere, Jagmeet Singh and Yaveswa express each different positions on Trump’s policies and rhetoric for blankets. Here is the observation of his stance:
Mark Carney (Liberal Party)
Mark Carney, Interim Prime Minister and liberal leader, has deployed himself as a stable hand that is capable of managing the challenges generated by Trump’s administration.
Carmi often mentioned Trump during the debate. He said, “We can give ourselves more than Donald Trump,” he said, setting tone for debate. Asked what he would do in a crisis, he said, “In a crisis, you got the worst plan to plan, the worst is that America really wants to take us,” Tram’s call referring to Trump’s call to make the 51st state of Canada the 51st state of America.
During the debate, he attracted attention to Trump, even Polyre equaled him with former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “The biggest risk is for us strength, the biggest risk for this economy is Donald Trump, so first and first we have got this right.” He said.
He also said, “[Trump] Respects those who understand the world and how the private sector works ”.
Even his closing statement was about Trump. “They want our land, they want our resources, they want our water, they want our country. And we are all going to stand against Donald Trump. I am ready,” he said.
Pierre Polevere (Conservative Party)
Orthodox leader Pierre Pilevre has taken a fierce stance against Trump’s recent comments and business policies. He has rejected Trump’s comparison, especially emphasizing the difference in his political positions on immigration and social programs.
Poilievre advocated “Canada first” approach, focusing on strengthening the Canadian economy through tax cuts and increased energy production.
He blamed the liberals for giving “Donald Trump and America near a monopoly on our energy” who could not build pipelines that could help export canadian oil abroad.
Although he has been compared to Trump because because of his populist style of his politics, he said, “I have a completely different story from Donald Trump”, Trump himself said that Polyv is not “Maga enough”. However, he is praised by Tesla’s CEO and Trump Elli Elon Musk.
Jagmeet Singh (New Democratic Party)
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh Donald has been a vocal critic of Trump, especially about global stability and human rights issues. Singh has called upon Trump to disintegrate from the upcoming G7 summit in Canada, citing Trump’s criminal beliefs and actions, Singh believes that international cooperation has been threatened.
“Why will we invite someone who threatens our sovereignty and economic welfare? Why will we invite someone who threatens the economic good of colleagues and threatens the stability of the world? Why will we allow a convict criminal in our country?” Singh said in a statement.
Even during the debate, Singh said, “I am seeking your support in this election so that I can continue to fight to protect the things that can make us Canada, the things we love, the things that are proud of us to be Canadian”.
Singh has also condemned Trump’s trade policies, including auto tariffs, arguing that they harm Canadian workers and industries. He has urged the Canadian government to take a strong stand against such measures to protect national interests.
Singh said, “Trump’s trade war is increasing costs for families threatening thousands of good paid jobs-but we will not let you pay the price.” “We will fight your job, your wages, your home, your health care like hell-and we will build a Canada that first puts the work and middle class people.”
Yways-French Blanchet (Block Qubeois)
The Block Qabois leader Yaves-French Blanchet has focused on defending Quebec’s interests in front of Trump’s policies. He has criticized the labeling of the US administration of Cubec’s Bill 96 – a law promoting French language – as a “foreign trade barrier”.
The Blanchet has called upon the Canadian government to strongly defend the cultural identity against Quebec’s autonomy and external pressures.
Each candidate’s stand on Donald Trump reflects his broad political priorities and vision for the future of Canada. As an election approach, the US-Canada relationship will continue to affect voter decisions on their positions.
