Rise of Canada separatist leader poses electoral challenge for PM Trudeau

Amid a decline in popularity, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces a challenge by separatist leader Yves-Francois Blanchet

OTTAWA - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s bid to win re-election next month appeared increasingly uncertain on Thursday after a campaign debate that was dominated by a powerful regional opponent.

This could hurt the Liberals, who hold 40 of the province’s 78 seats. They are targeting another 10 amid the collapse of the minority New Democrats, a left-leaning opposition party that competes for the same segment of the electorate as Trudeau. Working with the avowedly separatist Bloc poses a risk for federal parties committed to keeping Canada together.

“In most cases we could negotiate gains for Quebec in the context of a minority government,” he told reporters.

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