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Apr 27 2025

The Roundup: Vancouver horror. Final polls. Khan crowned.

SUN APR 27 2024
David Akin's Roundup
Vancouver horror. Final polls. Khan crowned.
Canada
Multiple killed, injured after vehicle drives into Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver
Vancouver police have not released details about what happened but they did confirm that a driver drove into the crowd at East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street just after 8 p.m. PT. [Global]
Reaction from political leaders: Carney | Poilievre | Singh
All down to E-Day: Liberal voters dominate early voting but election day support splits evenly between CPC, LPC
One major takeway is that turnout Monday will have a major impact Monday on final party standings. While advance voters leaned heavily Liberal (46% vs 34% CPC) those who are decided or leaning and have yet to cast a ballot indicate e-day turnout is more likely to break evenly between the CPC and the Liberals (38% vote intention for each). [Angus Reid Institute]
No Significant Shifts Since Last Poll
During the 2025 federal election campaign, we survey Canadians weekly on their voting intentions and political views. [Leger]

'We're desperate for a change in this country, and it's obvious,' says a Poilievre supporter in Saskatoon. But Western voters may not get the results they're hoping for. [Global]

Singh made the revelation to reporters in a campaign stop in London, Ont. as he is fighting for his political life ahead of Monday's final vote. [Global]
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From the provinces
Khan vows to build bridges after nail-biting PC leadership win
Manitoba Progressive Conservatives elected Obby Khan to lead the party in a tight race that saw the MLA for Fort Whyte eke out a win over Wally Daudrich with 50.4 per cent of the points available. Daudrich, the Churchill lodge owner who was seen as a longshot challenger against the establishment candidate, received 49.6 per cent of the points awarded. [Wpg Free Press] 

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is stepping into the federal fray, blasting the leader of the Bloc Québécois for calling Canada an “artificial country.” [CBC]
Aurora
Elsewhere
India And Pakistan Are On The Brink Of Conflict. Here's Why.
With tensions simmering, the militant attack has governments worried that India and Pakistan are once again on the brink of conflict. Here’s what you need to know as relations between them plunge to their lowest level in years. [Radio Free Europe] 

Trump's approval rating stands at 40%, and Americans mostly disapprove of his tariffs and government cuts. [Pew]

Of the 135 cardinal electors, these four Canadians will help find the new pope. They will be joined by 12 other cardinals from North America. [NP]
Media
A look at winners of the 2024 National Newspaper Awards handed out in Montreal
Here is a look at the winners of the National Newspaper Awards, handed out Friday night in Montreal. [CP]
Science and Tech

The Kuxiu S2 Qi2 5000mAh MagSafe-compatible power bank is the world’s first to use a semisolid state battery making it safer and longer lasting. [The Verge]
The Calendar
NOTE: Campaign reporters are being advised that leaders' itineraries may be adjusted/delayed as a result of the Lapu Lapu attack in Vancouver Saturday.

  • 0800 ET: Hamilton, ON - LPC Leader Mark Carney campaigns in Hamilton.
  • 1100 ET: Oakville, ON - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to supporters.
  • 1130 ET: Québec City, QC - BQ Leader Yves-François Blanchet speaks to reporters.
  • 1200 ET: Penticton, BC - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh campaigns in the riding of Similkameen—South Okanagan—West Kootenay
  • 1245 ET: Saskatoon, - LPC Leader Mark Carney campaigns in Saskatoon.
  • 1300 ET: Victoria, - Green Party co-leader Elizabeth May campaigns in the riding of Victoria
  • 1400 ET: Drummondville, QC - BQ Leader Yves-François Blanchet campaigns in the riding of Drummond.
  • 1400 ET: Oliver, BC - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh attends a Vaisakhi Parade
  • 1400 ET: Pickering, ON - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre campaigns in the riding of Pickering--Brooklin
  • 1515 ET: Saint-Hyacinthe, QC - BQ Leader Yves-François Blanchet campaigns in the riding of Saint-Hyacinthe--Bagot--Acton
  • 1600 ET: Victoria, - Green Party co-leader Elizabeth May attends a Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) Commemoration service
  • 1600 ET: Keene, ON - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre campaigns in the riding of Peterborough.
  • 1615 ET: Saint-Jean-Baptiste, QC - BQ Leader Yves-François Blanchet campaigns in the riding of Saint-Jean
  • 1630 ET: Edmonton, - LPC Leader Mark Carney campaigns in Edmonton.
  • 1715 ET: McMasterville, QC - BQ Leader Yves-François Blanchet campaigns in the riding of Beloeil--Chambly
  • 1830 ET: New Westminster, BC - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh campaigns in New Westminster
  • 1930 ET: Vancouver, - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh campaigns in Vancouver
  • 1930 ET: Calgary, - LPC Leader Mark Carney speaks to supporters.
  • 2030 ET: Edwards, ON - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre campaigns in the riding of Carleton.
  • 2130 ET: Coquitlam, BC - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh campaigns in Coquitlam
  • 2330 ET: Vancouver, - LPC Leader Mark Carney campaigns in Vancouver
  • 0200/APR 28 ET: Victoria, - LPC Leader Mark Carney campaigns in Victoria.
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