OTTAWA: PM Justin Trudeau‘s Liberal Party has lost a parliament seat it had held for decades in a special election in Montreal, a devastating defeat that is likely to increase pressure on Canada’s deeply unpopular leader to resign.
The Bloc Quebecois, a national party that supports independence for Quebec, narrowly won the race that was held Monday, according to final results released early Tuesday.It was the Liberals’ second stunning election loss in three months. The result underscored how support for Liberals has evaporated, even in their last few strongholds, before the next general election, which must be held by the fall of 2025 but is likely to take place in the spring. Trudeau has pledged to lead his party in that election.
The defeat could set up an endgame for Trudeau’s third term in office. The main opposition Conservative Party is likely to redouble its efforts to bring down his govt, as polls predict the Conservatives cruising to a landslide in next election.
The Bloc Quebecois, a national party that supports independence for Quebec, narrowly won the race that was held Monday, according to final results released early Tuesday.It was the Liberals’ second stunning election loss in three months. The result underscored how support for Liberals has evaporated, even in their last few strongholds, before the next general election, which must be held by the fall of 2025 but is likely to take place in the spring. Trudeau has pledged to lead his party in that election.
The defeat could set up an endgame for Trudeau’s third term in office. The main opposition Conservative Party is likely to redouble its efforts to bring down his govt, as polls predict the Conservatives cruising to a landslide in next election.