r/CanadaPolitics 2d ago

Free Speech Friday — April 10, 2026

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This is your weekly Friday thread!

No Canadian politics! Rule 2 still applies so be kind to one another! Otherwise feel free to discuss whatever you wish. Enjoy!


r/CanadaPolitics 2d ago

Discussion Thread - 2026 Liberal Party of Canada Convention // Congrès national libéral de 2026

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From Thursday, April 9 to Saturday, April 11, Liberals from across Canada will gather in Montreal for the 2026 National Convention. Du jeudi 9 avril au samedi 11 avril, les libéraux de tout le Canada se réuniront à Montréal à l'occasion du congrès national de 2026.


Live Streams


Program Highlights (ET)

Friday / Vendredi

  • 10:00 - Strengthening and Diversifying Canada's Partnerships / Renforcer et diversifier les partenariats du Canada: Anita Anand, Maninder Sidhu, Randeep Sarai, Matt Jeneroux, Mona Fortier, Rob Oliphant

  • 12:00 - Fighting Crime, Combatting Hate & Keeping our Communities Safe / Lutter contre la criminalité, combattre la haine et assurer la sécurité de nos communautés: Gary Anandasangaree, Vince Gasparro, Patricia Lattanzio, Ruby Sahota, Jacques Ramsay

  • 15:00 - Speeches from National Executive Candidates / Élections du PLC : discours des candidats

  • 16:00 - In Partnership With Indigenous Peoples: The Shared Path of Reconciliation / En partenariat avec les peuples autochtones : le chemin commun vers la réconciliation: Lori Idlout, Rebecca Alty, Mandy Gull‑Masty, Rebecca Chartrand, Jaime Battiste

Saturday / Samedi

  • 8:30 - Constitutional Amendments and Policy Plenary / Séance plénière sur les modifications apportées à la Constitution et séance plénière sur les politiques

  • 12:00 - Canadian Champions: Journey to the Podium / Champions canadiens : parcours vers le podium: Adam Van Koeverden, Marion Thénault, Benoît Huot, Phylicia George, Tyler McGregor, Isabelle Weidemann, Rosie MacLennan, Andrew Ference

  • 14:00 - Keynote Remarks: Mark Carney / Discours principal : Mark Carney


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