Closing gap between Liberals and Conservatives should force Trudeau to reconsider calling an election in coming weeks, say some pollsters

The rising numbers of Delta variants in the country could also complicate Liberal Party’s intention to go to the polls this month, says pollster Frank Graves.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured July 26, 2021, arriving at the Senate of Canada building for the GG's official installation, is expected to ask Governor General Mary Simon this month to call an election.The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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BY ABBAS RANA

August 2, 2021

Calling an election when some public opinion polls suggest a closing gap between the Liberals and Conservatives should make Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reconsider right now because he could end up with a weaker minority or even losing the government altogether, say some pollsters. “There's no n...

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