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- Justin Trudeau’s future as the Canadian prime minister is looking increasingly shaky (newsbreak.com)
Trudeau Faces Setback in Montreal By-Election
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party has lost a parliamentary seat in the Montreal constituency of La Salle-Émard-Verdun. This marks the party’s second consecutive defeat in less than three months.
The seat had been held by the Liberals for most of the past century. The loss to the Bloc Québécois is a significant blow to Trudeau’s leadership.
Calls for Trudeau’s Resignation
The defeat has reignited calls for Trudeau to step down. He has already faced pressure to resign after losing a Toronto by-election to the Conservatives in June.
Trudeau has vowed to stay on as party leader until the next election in 2025. However, his approval ratings are low, and his party trails the Conservatives in opinion polls.
Political Uncertainty
The latest defeat has cast doubt on the future of Trudeau’s government. The Conservative Party plans to introduce a no-confidence motion to trigger a federal election.
However, the Conservatives will need the support of the NDP and Bloc Québécois to pass the motion. It remains unclear whether these parties will support a motion that could lead to an election.