Hecklers aside, Trudeau remains popular with younger voters, say pollsters, strategist

'If the young vote turns, some will go to the NDP, but a lot may just stay home,' says Darrell Bricker.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's address to a young workers summit last week in Ottawa was met with protests from some in attendance, who turned their backs to him. Despite the frosty reception, Mr. Trudeau remains largely popular with the age group, according to pollsters. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI

November 2, 2016

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to attract strong support from large stretches of the Canadian electorate, including younger voters, despite encountering a boisterous protest during a youth workers forum last week in Ottawa, pollsters say. "Leaving the incidents aside, his current approval...

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