For first time since 2015, next election expected to be a referendum on Trudeau’s leadership, say political players

Nik Nanos, CEO of Nanos Research, says the next election could be a referendum on Justin Trudeau's leadership or on whether Pierre Poilievre is too risky a choice for prime minister. But others say it's still too early to predict the ballot question.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Oct. 4, 2023, on the Hill. The next election will be a referendum on Trudeau's leadership and governance record, says Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY ABBAS RANA

October 9, 2023

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came to power eight years ago and has won three back-to-back elections, but veteran political strategists and political insiders say the next election will be the first time when Canadians will vote on the prime minister’s leadership and his r...

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