Millions of Canadians ‘want to be heard’: Trudeau triggers federal election, sends voters to polls on Sept. 20

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says an election is needed so voters can ‘weigh in’ at a ‘pivotal time’ for the country and challenged other party leaders to explain why they 'don't think Canadians should have the choice' to vote in an election.

Canadians are going to the polls to select which party they want to represent their riding. From left: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, NDP Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, Green Party Leader Annamie Paul. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

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BY MATT HORWOOD

August 15, 2021

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kicked off Canada’s 44th election campaign on Sunday, saying Canadians need the opportunity to weigh in at a critical time and decide “how we’ll finish the fight against COVID-19.” “I think it's important that Canadians make their voice heard as to how they w...

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