Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau launched an uncertain bid for reelection today as the scandal threatening his career cast its shadow over Day 1 of the campaign
"These are things that are making a real difference in people’s lives," Trudeau said before he left to campaign in British Columbia.Be the first to know about significant political and policy developments that impact the world's most significant bilateral relationship, with alerts and analysis arriving directly to your inbox.“We’ve done a lot together these past four years. But the truth is, we’re just getting started.
Trudeau’s campaign headed immediately to British Columbia for a rally beside the home district of a major player in the SNC-Lavalin scandal: His former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould, who clashed with Trudeau over the affair and quit his Cabinet, is seeking reelection in Vancouver as an Independent.
Neither of those parties has ever won a national election in Canada, but often damage the Liberals by winning votes for competitive seats. If neither the Liberals nor Conservatives secure a majority of the seats in Parliament, then the smaller parties could play a crucial role inso there is a good chance of a minority government.
"We are committed to fighting the corporate interests and making sure the people’s needs are put first,” he said at a rally in Ontario.
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