Trudeau made the call because he could potentially lose to rookie leader Tory Erin O’Toole.
According to opinion polls, the two major parties that govern Canada are in a difficult situation. Each garnered the support of 32% of respondents, while the left-wing New Democratic Party lags far behind.
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“The fight is intensifying between the two political parties,” said pollster Jean-Marc Léger AFP, Friday September 17, 2021.
“As none of the party leaders seem to have impressed voters, it is likely that it will be a vote of elimination rather than a vote of conviction,” he added.
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When Trudeau withdrew his government in early August to force a general election, his popularity in opinion polls soared. Canadians strongly support Trudeau’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hundreds of billions of dollars are being distributed by the Trudeau government to support workers and businesses during this crisis. Other than that, the rollout of a covid-19 vaccine in the country is going well, despite the initial missteps.
It seems like the right time for Trudeau to try to win back a majority in a third term.
Trudeau remains the first choice of Canadians for the post of Prime Minister, but scandals and ethical lapses have tarnished his image as a golden boy. His own administration is also showing signs of “wear and tear” after Trudeau’s six-year term.
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