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Canada's Trudeau Survives No-Confidence Vote

Canada's Trudeau Survives No-Confidence Vote

Above: On Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, Canada's prime minister Justin Trudeau speaks virtually at a Joint Declaration of Support for Ukrainian Recovery and Reconstruction launch in New York. Image copyright: Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg via Getty Images

The Spin

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Many Canadians are rightfully holding Trudeau personally responsible for the rising inflation and high cost of living, as they should. Trudeau'sHis popularity has been declining for years, aswith amost majoritybelieving believe Conservative leader Poilievre has the best plan when it comes to crucial issues suchlike as housing, health care, and the economy. It's time for Trudeau to do what's best for the country — step down.

Metaculus Prediction

There is an 85% chance Pierre Poilievre will become prime minister of Canada before 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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