Canada Election 2025. Liberals Vs Conservatives. The 2025 Canadian federal election is shaping up to be a closely contested battle between the Liberals and Conservatives. Here's a breakdown of the current state of the election and the parties' stances on key issues:
Election Projections
According to a recent YouGov MRP poll, the Liberals are projected to win a modest majority, with 162-204 seats, and a central estimate of 185 seats. The Conservatives are expected to win 121-155 seats, with a central projection of 136 seats. The New Democratic Party (NDP) is predicted to struggle, potentially dropping to just three seats
Immigration Policies
The Liberals and Conservatives have differing views on immigration:
– Liberals*: Plan to stabilize annual permanent resident admissions at less than 1% of Canada's population, around 395,000 in 2025. They also propose capping temporary workers and international students at 5% of Canada's population by 2027.
– Conservatives: Aim to limit permanent immigration to a sustainable rate, similar to the levels under the Harper government (240,000-285,000). They also propose reducing temporary foreign workers and international students, with exact numbers not specified ².
Key Issues
– Economic Immigration*: Both parties recognize the need for economic immigration to fill labor gaps and grow the economy. The Liberals propose revitalizing the Global Skills Strategy to attract high-skilled workers, while the Conservatives have spoken about simplifying foreign credentials.
– Refugees and Asylum Seekers: The Liberals plan to provide legal aid for asylum seekers and refugees, while the Conservatives propose processing refugee claims faster on a "last-in, first-out" basis and implementing departure tracking.
– Border Security: Both parties prioritize security, with the Conservatives proposing increased measures, including adding Canadian forces to the border and extending CBSA powers.
