Facing sharp caucus divisions on Hamas-Israel war, Trudeau deals with yet another challenge and a ‘disproportionate effect’ on Liberals, say political insiders

Because of diversity in the caucus and party base, the Liberals are facing a sharper divide on the Israel-Hamas conflict compared to other federal parties, says Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses the Liberal caucus on Jan. 27. If the Liberals were strong in national polls, it would make it easier for Trudeau to handle the divisions of Canadians' opinions on Gaza, says Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY ABBAS RANA

October 30, 2023

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing a more visible internal party divide on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict than other federal parties are because of increased diversity amongst Liberal caucus members and the party base, according to observers.

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