The national party leaders that took place in the debate. From left: Mark Carney (Liberal), Pierre Poilievre (Conservative), Jagmeet Singh (NDP), and Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc Quebecois).

Leaders clash on jobs, immigration and workforce challenges in federal debate

by Todd Humber April 17, 2025

written by Todd Humber April 17, 2025

In a mostly polite exchange during Thursday's English federal leaders debate, the four party leaders outlined starkly different approaches to workforce challenges, economic stability and immigration policy as Canada faces mounting pressure from U.S. tariffs and global uncertainty. The debate, hosted...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

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