Liberals at a ‘breaking point’ as polls show ‘deep truth’ of historic challenges they face, says author

The Liberals have been ‘on the brink’ for all of this century, and simply ‘dodged the precipice’ in the last three elections, says Richard Johnston, author of The Canadian Party System.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The Liberals and NDP are in a tight race in the latest national opinion polls, which could lead to 'progressive voter stalemate,' says pollster Nik Nanos. Meanwhile, the Conservatives are 20 points ahead. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade

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BY IAN CAMPBELL

October 7, 2024

The author of a book about how the federal Liberals dominated politics for most of Canadian history says the party is at a “breaking point” when it comes to maintaining that position.

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