Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has acknowledged that he has work to do to regain the confidence of Canadians after his Liberal Party lost a long-held seat in a special parliamentary election in Montreal. The Quebec nationalist Bloc Quebecois won the by-election in the electoral district of Lasalle-Emard-Verdun, a seat the Liberals had held for years.
Trudeau, who has been in power since 2015, has faced challenges amid rising costs of living and a housing crisis, leading to a decline in his popularity. The recent loss in Montreal comes at a tumultuous time in Canadian politics, as the left-leaning New Democratic Party withdrew its support for Trudeau’s minority government, making the Liberals more vulnerable to a no-confidence vote.
Experts say the Liberal defeat in the by-election raises questions about Trudeau’s leadership and whether he should continue on as the party’s leader. Trudeau, however, is determined to continue his work and has expressed his commitment to regaining the confidence of Canadians.
The defeat in Montreal is seen as a significant blow to the Liberals as they prepare for the next general election, which is set to take place before the end of October 2025. The loss also follows a previous defeat in a Toronto by-election in June, further adding to the challenges facing Trudeau and his party as they seek to retain power in the upcoming election.
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