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.
- 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.