Canadians Grown Weary of Justin Trudeau
TORONTO — When Justin Trudeau assumed office in 2015, he promised “real change” and a new era of “sunny ways” for Canadian politics, rejuvenating the Liberal Party and steering it away from irrelevance. Now, nearly nine years later, the political climate has shifted dramatically, casting a shadow over the once-celebrated leader.
Trudeau’s Liberal Party has seen a significant decline in the polls, trailing the Conservatives by up to 20 points. The once-dominant Liberals are struggling not just in competitive regions but also in their traditional strongholds.
The recent loss in the special election for Toronto-St. Paul’s, a district the Liberals had reliably secured since 1993, marked a particularly sharp blow. This loss is comparable to a major party experiencing defeat in a historically secure area, like the Democrats in Manhattan or the Republicans in Colorado Springs.
With Trudeau’s political fortunes in decline, many Canadians are speculating whether he might be contemplating a dramatic exit reminiscent of his father’s resignation. Pierre Elliott Trudeau famously took a solitary walk in an Ottawa blizzard before announcing his departure in 1984.
