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Though technically true, in this party-driven system, the MPs are kept in-line with what the PM wants. In theory you're voting for an MP to represent you, but it does feel like in practice you vote for an MP to represent their leader.

Am I literally voting for Carney? No. Am I voting for the guy that will get Carney in office? Yeah

Sure, here:

Mark Carney

Education: Harvard University Bachelor of Arts in Economics (1988) University of Oxford Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) in Economics (2001) University of Chicago Booth School of Business Master of Business Administration (MBA) (1995)

Employment: Bank of Canada Various roles (2003-2008) Notably served as the Deputy Governor (2007-2008) Goldman Sachs Managing Director (1999-2003) Bank of Canada Governor (2008-2013) Bank of England Governor (2013-2020) Financial Stability Board Chairman (2011-2018) Brookfield Asset Management Vice Chair (2020-present)

Pierre Poilievre

Education: University of Calgary Bachelor of Arts in International Relations (2001)

Employment: Conservative Party of Canada Policy Advisor (2004-2006) Member of Parliament (MP) for Nepean—Carleton Elected in 2004 (served until 2015 as MP for Nepean—Carleton, then for Carleton from 2015-present) Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance (2006-2008) Minister of State for Democratic Reform (2011-2013) Minister of Employment and Social Development (2013-2015) Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada Elected as leader in August 2022 (current position)

Jagmeet Singh

Education: Queen's University (Kingston, Ontario) Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biology Year: Graduated in 2001 Osgoode Hall Law School, York University (Toronto, Ontario) Degree: Juris Doctor (J.D.) Year: Graduated in 2005 University of Western Ontario (London, Ontario) Certification: Certificate in Political Science Year: Completed in 2006

Employment: Law Clerk (2005-2006) Worked as a law clerk for the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Criminal Defense Lawyer (2006-2011) Practiced law as a criminal defense attorney, focusing on social justice issues. Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Bramalea—Gore—Malton (2011-2017) Elected as an MLA in Ontario, representing the NDP. Deputy Leader of the Ontario NDP (2015-2017) Served as the Deputy Leader, supporting the party's initiatives and leadership. Leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) (2017-present) Elected as the leader of the federal NDP in October 2017. Member of Parliament (MP) for Burnaby South (2019-present) Elected as an MP in a by-election in February 2019, representing the Burnaby South riding.

Elizabeth May

Education: St. Lawrence University (Canton, New York, USA) Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Environmental Studies Year: Graduated in 1971 Dalhousie University (Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada) Degree: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Year: Graduated in 1983 University of New Brunswick (Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada) Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.) in Philosophy Year: Completed in 1983

Employment: Researcher and Policy Advisor (1970s) Worked as a researcher and policy advisor for various environmental organizations. Executive Director, Sierra Club of Canada (1990-2006) Served as the Executive Director, leading the organization in environmental advocacy. Member of Parliament (MP) for Saanich—Gulf Islands (2011-present) Elected as the MP in the 2011 federal election, representing the Green Party. Leader of the Green Party of Canada (2006-2019, re-elected in 2022) Initially served as the leader from 2006 to 2019 and was re-elected as leader in November 2022. Author and Speaker (Various years) Engaged in writing and public speaking on environmental issues and policy.