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Carney targeting tight ridings in Quebec
Hello, I am a senior reporter covering the Liberal campaign this week.
Today, Carney is in Quebec, strategically targeting a series of tight ridings that the Liberals are hoping to secure. The campaign is taking an offensive approach, with stops planned in Quebec City, Trois-Rivières, Shefford, Saint-Bruno, and ending the day with a rally in Laval.
Carney’s main focus is on his closing argument that he is the best candidate to take on U.S. President Donald Trump. This message was reiterated at a rally in Fredericton last night, where Carney invoked a line from his leadership race, stating his intention to “build, baby, build” – a clever play on Trump’s infamous “drill, baby, drill” slogan.
During his news conference today, the Liberal leader is expected to respond to the Conservative platform, which is set to be released this morning. Questions may also arise regarding Carney’s own platform, unveiled on Saturday, which includes significant cuts amounting to $28 billion, as well as $130 billion in new measures over the span of four years. Additionally, Carney’s platform proposes adding $225 billion to the federal debt.
The Liberal campaign is in full swing, with Carney strategically targeting key ridings in Quebec as he makes his case to Canadian voters. Stay tuned for more updates on this unfolding political race.
