Liberal Leader Mark Carney is forcefully pushing back against recent comments from Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, who described Canada as an artificial country with little meaning. Speaking during a campaign stop at Seneca Polytechnic in King City, Ontario, Carney said he completely rejects Blanchet’s remarks and emphasized his pride in Canada’s history, diversity, and unity, just days ahead of the federal election.
Blanchet’s controversial comments came Friday during a campaign stop in Quebec, where he described Parliament as a foreign institution and suggested Quebec does not truly belong to Canada. His remarks drew swift condemnation from multiple party leaders. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh also criticized Blanchet, saying Canada faces enough external challenges, including pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, without leaders from within attacking national unity.
Carney used the opportunity to address broader questions about Canada’s identity, particularly after Trump reiterated that he was serious about his desire to see Canada become the 51st U.S. state. Dismissing both domestic and international doubts about Canada’s legitimacy, Carney stressed that the country represents a sacred set of ideas built on solid foundations and remains a confederation stronger than the sum of its parts. He called for Canadians to rally together in what he described as a critical election for the nation’s future.
As campaigning entered its final stretch, Carney also took aim at Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s recent attacks, which suggested a fourth Liberal term could plunge Canadians into extreme poverty. Carney joked that no one would be left foraging for food if he becomes prime minister, but emphasized that he would govern for all Canadians, regardless of political affiliation. His comments reflect an effort to broaden his appeal beyond traditional Liberal voters as the election race tightens.
Carney’s campaign blitz continues with a series of stops across the Greater Toronto Area, a key battleground that could determine the outcome of the election. Drawing a sports analogy, Carney compared the final days of the campaign to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals, saying he plans to leave everything on the ice. With polling showing a narrowing gap between the Liberals and Conservatives, every move in these final hours could shape Canada’s political landscape for years to come.
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