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'It's a 3 point race!': Political world reacts to 2025 Canadian leadership debate

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Pierre Poilievre of the Conservatives and Mark Carney of the Liberals face off in the federal leadership debate tonight .

Online political commentators have plenty to say about the debate.

Canada is in such trouble there should have been separate debates on several issues, says Terry Newman .

Canada needs to hear leaders drill down on issues, not spout soundbites and nonsense, writes Bob Mackin .

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