Byelections don’t count, except when they do

In Montreal, Justin Trudeau is putting his leadership on the line; in Winnipeg, Pierre Poilievre is testing out his cosplay routine as a 'regular guy,' and in both cities, Jagmeet Singh and the NDP are fighting to strengthen their national position.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, pictured on the Hill in May. For Singh, winning a second seat in Quebec would also mean overcoming a symbolic barrier that has been holding back his success as leader, writes George Soule. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY GEORGE SOULE

August 5, 2024

OTTAWA—As rare as meaningful byelections are, the two that were recently launched could have an even more significant impact than the last one.

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