Canada elections 2025: Key candidates, major parties, issues - All you need to know

Canadians are heading to the polls in a crucial federal election, triggered by political shifts and trade tensions with the US. Prime Minister Mark Carney faces challenges from Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP's Jagmeet Singh. Key issues include affordability for younger voters and healthcare for older Canadians, as parties vie for a majority in the House of Commons.