Bloc Québécois Wins Key By-Election as Liberal Support Plummets

The Bloc's victory in LaSalle—Émard—Verdun highlights growing challenges for Trudeau's minority government amid upcoming non-confidence vote.

The Bloc Québécois won the Montreal riding of LaSalle—Émard—Verdun, a traditional Liberal stronghold, in a tight three-way race.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals have faced significant losses in recent by-elections, raising questions about his leadership and party's future.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has introduced a non-confidence motion, urging the Bloc and NDP to support it and trigger a fall election.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has withdrawn support from the 2022 supply-and-confidence agreement with the Liberals, making the upcoming vote critical.
Polling shows declining support for the Trudeau government, with a growing call for new leadership within the Liberal Party.