Poll tracker gives Liberal Party 48% chance of majority. However, all major parties—Liberals, Conservatives, New Democrats, Bloc-Québécois & Greens—have made their pitch to voters.
Carney is betting his chances to return to power with a stable government against the backdrop of public opinion polls that have placed his Liberal Party ahead in the contest.
Carney, an economist who led Bank of Canada & Bank of England, has won Liberal Party leadership race. As the Canadian PM, he has his task cut out: looming trade war & polls.
Trudeau announced in January that he would step down after more than 9 years in power as his approval rating plummeted, forcing the ruling party to quickly find his successor.
The next prime minister will have to negotiate with U.S. President Trump as he threatens additional tariffs on Canada & may soon face the Conservatives in a general election.
15-month inquiry over foreign interference in Canada’s elections was completed Tuesday; it highlights 6 specific instances of meddling, including by Pakistan & China.
Liberals were at an all-time low when Justin Trudeau took over the reins in 2013, leading them to victory in 2015. Opinion polls over 18 months, however, show plummeting ratings of the PM & Liberals.
Result is in line with opinion polls that predict Conservative triumph in next federal election. Angry Liberal legislators have met with Trudeau, with some repeating calls for him to go.
Poilievre has criticised Trudeau govt’s handling of hate crimes targeting Jewish institutions; August poll showed 42% voters will choose Conservatives if elections held today.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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