‘Liberals in trouble’ over China’s attempted meddling in Canadian elections, say pollsters

The China interference story has 'long legs, and twists and turns.' The Liberals should be 'quite concerned because if the current Conservative advantage consolidates and the longer the numbers stay here, it becomes the new normal, and it will require more effort to dislodge the trend line,' says pollster Nik Nanos.

Justin Trudeau's Liberals should be concerned about the alleged Chinese interference in Canadian elections issue, as the federal budget and U.S. President Joe Biden’s recent visit has not changed the channel for the party, says pollster Nik Nanos.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY ABBAS RANA

April 10, 2023

China's attempts to meddle in Canadian elections is dragging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals down in the court of public opinion, and if the hemorrhaging of support does not stop, it could mean serious trouble for the government in the next election, say pollsters.

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