Here’s the latest as the Liberal leadership candidates face off in English debate

3:15 p.m.

Ahead of the second of two leadership debates, disqualified candidate Ruby Dhalla issues a news release indicating that she will be taking part in a live debate breakdown with TikToker Mario Zelaya, beginning at 8 p.m.

Dhalla, who was kicked out of the race by the Liberal party on Friday, says she has been preparing for the debate since entering the leadership race and she “won’t be silenced.” Dhalla says she plans to discuss topics like the economy, affordability and climate action.

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3 p.m.

Liberal leadership candidates Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould and Frank Baylis are expected to arrive in Montreal later today for the English-language debate, set to begin at 8 p.m.

The Liberal Party of Canada has shared the list of topics up for discussion. They’re the same topics discussed during Monday night’s French-language debate: Canada-U.S. relations, expanding Canada’s economy, affordability, housing and health care, and climate action.

The candidates shared posts and videos on social media ahead of the debate. Carney’s post says that “Canadians want change” and he’s ready to deliver it. In a post on X, Gould says she’s running because Canada “needs a leader with political experience, a bold vision and the ability to bring people together.”

Baylis’s message highlights his business experience and says Canada needs a leader who understands how to boost the economy, create jobs and protect the country’s sovereignty from people like Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and U.S. President Donald Trump.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 25, 2025.

Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press

by Canadian Press

Here’s the latest as the Liberal leadership candidates face off in English debate

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