Canada Election 2025: Meet the Leaders, Poll Updates & Projections

Canada Elections 2025: Big Fight Between Liberals & Conservatives – Why Indians Should Watch Closely

Canada is all set for a high-stakes election on April 28, 2025, and the outcome could shape not just its future, but also have ripple effects on the Indian diaspora, Indo-Canadian relations, and immigration policies.

Mark Carney: The Banker Who Became PM

Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Age: 60
New Prime Minister after replacing Justin Trudeau
Background: Former Governor of the Bank of Canada and Bank of England
Known for: Handling global financial crises and Brexit
Weakness: New to Canadian politics and not fluent in French

Mark Carney is seen as a calm, intellectual leader, especially admired for his economic expertise. While he’s not a seasoned politician, his entry brings fresh energy into the Liberal Party.

He’s also the first Canadian PM from the Arctic North, which makes his story more relatable to common people—rising from remote beginnings to global leadership.

Pierre Poilievre: The Populist Challenger

Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Age: 45
Known for: Bold speeches, sharp attacks on Liberals, and strong stand on economy
Popular among: Youth, middle-class, small business owners
Controversy: Compared to Donald Trump by critics

Pierre Poilievre promises “common sense politics” and a more traditional, conservative approach to governance. His focus on housing, jobs, and inflation is connecting with frustrated voters.

He may seem aggressive to some, but many Canadians view him as a leader who speaks their language and understands their everyday struggles.

Jagmeet Singh: Voice of the Indian Community

Party: New Democratic Party (NDP)
Age: 46
Historic Leader: First Sikh and person of color to lead a major Canadian party
Focus: Labour rights, affordable healthcare, public welfare
Poll numbers: Just 8.5% nationally (as of mid-April)

Jagmeet Singh remains a symbol of pride for Indians across the globe. He might not be a frontrunner this time, but his presence and values continue to influence debates on equality, justice, and representation.

Bloc Québécois: French Identity First

Leader: Yves-François Blanchet
Focus: Quebec’s culture, economy, and autonomy
Reach: Only in the French-speaking province of Quebec
Support in Quebec: 23%

Though this party doesn’t appeal nationally, their regional power can swing final results. Their focus is Quebec-first, but they may hold the balance of power in a minority government.

Latest Canada Election Polls 2025 (as of April)

Party	National/Regional Poll %
Liberals	43% in Quebec
Conservatives	Close second nationally
Bloc Québécois	23% in Quebec
NDP	8.5% nationally

What Indian Readers Should Know

Over 1.4 million Indo-Canadians live in Canada — their vote matters.
Student and work visa policies may change based on who wins.
A friendly PM means better India-Canada ties, trade, and travel opportunities.
Leaders like Jagmeet Singh show that Indians can rise to the top in global politics.

Canada may seem far away, but its policies directly affect thousands of Indian students, families, and professionals. This election is not just about Canadian politics — it’s also about who will shape the future of Indo-Canadian relations.

So, whether you’re planning to move, study, invest, or already have loved ones in Canada, keep an eye on April 28 — the day that could change it all.