Here’s the latest as Liberal leadership candidates square off in French debate

By Canadian Press on February 24, 2025.

OTTAWA — Liberal leadership candidates square off in a French-language debate in Montreal on Monday.

The event is set to run from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will be moderated by former TVA-Québec anchor Pierre Jobin.

Here’s the latest (all times Eastern):

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4 p.m.

Liberal leadership candidates Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould and Frank Baylis are expected to arrive in Montreal later today for the French-language debate, set to begin at 8 p.m.

The Liberal Party of Canada has shared the list of topics up for discussion. They include Canada-U.S. relations, growing Canada’s economy, affordability, housing and health care, and climate action.

The candidates shared posts and videos on social media about their priorities ahead of the debate, with Carney’s campaign releasing policy documents Monday that flesh out his economic and housing plans.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 24, 2025.

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