Elections are approaching rapidly, and with them come both French and English debates where Canada’s main party leaders will have the opportunity to present their platforms to voters across the country.
The French-language debate will take place on April 16 at 8 PM ET, while the English-language debate will be held on April 17, 2025, at 7 PM ET.
The debates will be broadcast on several channels, including CBC, Radio-Canada, and Global.
Both debates will focus on the following themes:
French Debate Themes:
- Coût de la vie (Cost of living)
- Énergie et climat (Energy and climate)
- Guerre commerciale (Trade war)
- Identité et souveraineté (Identity and sovereignty)
- Immigration et affaires étrangères (Immigration and foreign affairs)
English Debate Themes:
- Affordability and the cost of living
- Energy and climate
- Leading in a crisis
- Public safety and security
- Tariffs and threats to Canada
Following the debates, advance polls will open, allowing voters to cast their ballots ahead of election day.