Who are you voting for and why? The Current travelled across Canada to find out
Matt Galloway spoke to voters ahead of the federal election on April 28
With a federal election scheduled for April 28, Matt Galloway set off across the country to meet with Canadians, and ask them who they're voting for — and why.
Here's what they had to say, and what they want people in other parts of the country to think about as polling day draws near. This is The Current's election series, Crossroads: Coast to Coast with Canadian Voters.
Surrey, B.C., is growing fast. How does that affect votes?
Some voters in Surrey, B.C., say their city doesn't get the spotlight or investment that it deserves, especially with its population set to overtake Vancouver's in the next few years. Galloway talks to voters worried about housing and the cost of living, but also the border city's relationship with the United States.
Listen to the whole show here.
Read more about why these B.C. voters are worried about tariffs and the cost of living.
For some Albertans, this election is about national unity
Many Albertans say they don't feel understood or appreciated by the rest of Canada, but as U.S. tensions deepen, so do conversations about national unity. In Red Deer, Alta., we hear from people who say Canada isn't making the most of its natural resources — and ignoring an "amazing opportunity to feed and fuel the world."
Listen to the whole show here.
Read more about what matters to these oil and gas workers in this election.
Elections can be won or lost in the 905. What do voters there care about?
Many Canadian elections can be won or lost in the 905, the area encircling Toronto that has more ridings than some provinces. But with industries reliant on U.S. trade, some voters say they feel conflicted about their choice in this high-stakes election — and they may not stick to old party allegiances.
Listen to the whole show here.
Read more about why some voters feel torn in this high-stakes election.
In Quebec, old priorities take backseat to Trump threats
Quebec is a crucial battleground in this election, with enough seats to give any party a decisive lead. But with U.S. President Donald Trump's threats and tariffs roiling Canadian politics, some Quebecers only seem sure of what they're voting against, not for.
Listen to the whole show here.
Fishing industry and housing costs fire up Halifax voters
The sea is both a livelihood and a way of life in Nova Scotia, flowing into how many people will vote. Galloway talks to people in the fishing industry who are worried about Trump's threatened tariffs, but also fed up with how their industry is being treated by the federal government. Plus, we hear from voters feeling squeezed by Halifax's high cost of housing, who want less talk of Trump and more work to bring down the cost of living.
Listen to the whole show here.
