With the federal election set for April 28, party leaders are making the final push to woo voters in Western Canada.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre focused on energy, affordability and equalization in a recent Edmonton stop.
Read more: NDP candidate fights for fairness in Lakeland
“We will give Albertans fairness in the equalization system,” he said.
Poilievre criticized the carbon tax, calling it inflationary and promised to repeal it if elected. He hopes to streamline the approval process for resource projects.
Liberal Leader Mark Carney emphasized a balanced energy strategy while campaigning in Calgary.
“Canada will develop clean energy and conventional energy,” he said.
Carney aims to reduce reliance on imported energy, including from the United States.
He also criticized Poilievre’s approach dealing with President Donald Trump.
“No one who imitates Trump can negotiate with him for Canada,” said Carney.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh addressed housing and health care in his campaign. Placing emphasis on the need for affordable housing and better healthcare services.
As of April 14, the polling compilation website 338canada.com shows the Liberals forming a majority government with 190 seats. Meanwhile, the Conservatives would have 124 seats, Bloc 20 seats, NDP seven seats and Green Party two seats.
The bulk of Liberal support sits in Ontario and Quebec, with 136 ridings projected to go red in those regions.
Read more: Smith demands Carney call federal election
