The Green Party was disinvited after failing to meet the requirement of running candidates in at least 90% of federal ridings, dropping below the threshold when they reduced their candidates.

Poilievre softened his typically aggressive tone, smiling more and focusing on a personable approach to appeal to Quebecers uncomfortable with his previous rhetoric.

Both leaders supported new oil/gas pipelines and resource development, while Poilievre proposed tax cuts and a 'Canada First' economic plan, and Carney emphasized crisis management amid Trump's trade threats.

Poverty reduction strategies, including expanding the Canada Child Benefit and proposals for a guaranteed basic income, were highlighted alongside housing crises and food insecurity.

With approximately one-third of Canadians undecided, leaders aimed to establish trust on economic management and social policies, though no decisive performance was seen as immediately game-changing.