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Melanie Paradis

I’ll start by doing something Mark Carney didn’t do much of during this campaign: talk about the Liberal record.

Let’s talk about how it has become next to impossible to get anything built in this country — pipelines, mines, housing. For years, these projects have been paralyzed by Ottawa.

Let’s talk about bail reform, and how Liberal changes have created a catch-and-release system that puts violent repeat offenders right back into our neighbourhoods.

Let’s talk about how grocery prices are so high that food bank use has hit record levels.

Let’s talk about our economy — one that has seen near-zero GDP per capita growth for 10 years.

And let’s talk about how difficult it has become for young people to afford to buy a home and start a family.

By every measure, life in Canada has become harder over the past decade. And yet, that’s exactly what Mark Carney is offering: four more years of the same.

But we don’t have to choose decline. We can choose something better.

This week, Pierre Poilievre announced his “100 Days of Change” — a plan to cancel Ottawa’s summer break and immediately pass three laws to lower the cost of living, lock up violent criminals, and bring home higher wages and better jobs.

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The message is simple: a Conservative government will deliver the change Canadians have been calling for, without delay.

If you believe in growing the economy, building homes and resource projects, locking up violent criminals, and keeping our streets safe — then you have one choice:

Vote Conservative.

This election will be close. Every vote matters. So don’t leave it to chance. If you want change, you have to show up for it — and bring someone with you!

On Monday, it’s time for Canadians to choose what kind of future we want for our country.

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Sharan Kaur

Change in elections means different things for different candidates and parties. For Mark Carney, it signifies restoring the Liberal Party’s commitment to leadership that prioritizes Canadians’ best interests through a measured approach. In this era of economic uncertainty, global instability, and fractured political discourse, Canada needs leadership grounded in experience, integrity, and vision.

Carney brings unparalleled credibility in economic policy and global finance, having served as Governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England. His focus transcends sound bites and divisive politics; he advocates governance that fosters unity and collaboration.

Under Carney’s leadership, the Liberal Party is the best choice to form a government — not for power’s sake, but to build a fairer, more resilient Canada and respond to challenges on the global stage, including those posed by figures like Donald Trump. In the face of obstacles such as the pandemic, inflation, and political fatigue, the core Liberal values of inclusion, pragmatism, and compassion remain essential. A Carney-led government can reset the tone, restore public confidence, and prioritize key issues for Canadians: affordable housing, healthcare, productivity, and economic stability.

In contrast, Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party thrives on division and slogans, lacking a serious plan for the future. Canadians deserve more than noise; they need leadership rooted in substance.

Mark Carney is not a career politician, and that is his strength. He offers a steady hand, extensive expertise, and a global perspective at a time when Canada’s place in the world — and its future at home — depends on thoughtful, principled leadership. It’s time for a reset. It’s time for Carney.

Kim Wright

Voters are never wrong — but the powerful always want you to think you are.

They want you to think election results are inevitable. That you should be a good little voter and vote the way you are told. They want you to park your values (again) for the greater good.

But this much is true: your vote matters. How you show up matters. Voting for what you want out of life — not just what you’re scared of — matters.

I’m a New Democrat because I know who gets hurt when only the rich and powerful are in charge.

I grew up poor in a border community. My mom made furnaces. Picked up extra jobs. She worked herself sick trying to give us a better life. And when everything fell apart, it wasn’t wealth or privilege that saved us — it was public services.

After every election, it’s been Liberals and Conservatives who lined up to gut them.

Former Liberal PM Paul Martin called it “efficiency” when he attacked what families like mine depended on or wouldn’t live up to Liberal campaign promises. Now Mark Carney hides the same cruelty in his “banker-speak.”

And Pierre Poilievre? He spent two decades voting against people like my mom — and now he pretends to care.

They all talk a big game. But when it mattered, they made excuses.

New Democrats don’t make excuses. We fight hard.

We fought for health care. For dental care. For women’s rights. For paid sick leave. And we’re ready to fight again — for affordable homes, supporting seniors, building communities, for good jobs, and for a future where no family is left behind.

This time, don’t vote for excuses. Don’t reward the politicians who failed you when it mattered most. Vote NDP — and make it clear: Canadians are done settling.