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Canada Election: Trump's 51st State Jibe Stirs Tensions Ahead of Polls

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Tensions in the Canadian election are escalating after US President Donald Trump jokingly suggested that Canada should become the 51st state of the United States. Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre responded by telling Trump to "stay out of our elections," while former banker Mark Carney, who is leading the Liberal Party, urged Canadians to "choose to be united and strong."

Key Takeaways:

  • Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has told US President Donald Trump to "stay out of our elections," in response to Trump's joke about Canada becoming the 51st state of the US.
  • Former banker Mark Carney, who is leading the Liberal Party, has urged Canadians to "choose to be united and strong" and rejected Trump's suggestion, saying "This is Canada, and we decide what happens here."
  • The Canadian election is being dominated by Trump's threats to annex the country, with a recent poll showing the Liberal Party on 41% of the vote, compared to 39% for the Conservatives.
  • Former Governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney is the favorite to be returned as prime minister after promising to push back against Trump's threats.

Statistics:

  • 41% of Canadians voted for the Liberal Party, according to a poll published on Sunday.
  • 39% of Canadians voted for the Conservative Party, according to a poll published on Sunday.
  • The Liberal Party is 2 points ahead of the Conservative Party, according to a poll published on Sunday.
  • The Canadian election is being closely watched by the US, with Trump's joke about annexing Canada sparking controversy.

Sources:

  • "Trump tells Canadians to 'elect the man who has the strength and wisdom' as he jokes about Canada becoming the 51st state." (Associated Press)
  • "Canada Election: Fraught Tensions Rise Between Trudeau, Poilievre and Trump comments on Canada." (Bloomberg)
  • "Mark Carney rejects Trump's suggestion that Canada should be 51st state of US." (Reuters)
  • "Canada election poll: Liberal Party narrowly ahead of Conservative Party." (Abacus Data)

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