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Trudeau Faces Leadership Crisis After Conservatives Win Longtime Liberal Stronghold

The unexpected defeat in Toronto-St. Paul's raises questions about Trudeau's future and the Liberal Party's stability ahead of the next general election.

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Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks as Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre listens during Question Period in the House of Commons in Ottawa in September 2023. Photo: Reuters
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Overview

  • Conservative candidate Don Stewart narrowly won the Toronto-St. Paul's seat, ending over 30 years of Liberal control.
  • The by-election result is seen as a referendum on Trudeau's leadership amid declining popularity and rising voter dissatisfaction.
  • Prime Minister Trudeau acknowledged the voters' concerns and frustrations but pledged to continue his leadership.
  • Liberal MPs are privately expressing doubts about Trudeau's ability to lead the party to victory in the next general election.
  • Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has called for a snap election, citing the by-election result as a mandate for change.