Analysts say a bump in support for Jagmeet Singh’s New Democrats and Yves-François Blanchet’s separatist Bloc Québécois Party threatens the political fortunes of both front-runners. ADThis election was supposed to be a cinch for Trudeau, whose father, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, was one of Canada’s longest-serving prime ministers. ADAD“2019 has been the story of Justin Trudeau as an average politician just like all the other politicians,” Kurl said. Critics to the left of Trudeau say both leaders have unambitious plans that are scant on details. The election in Canada, a close security and trade partner, has implications for the United States — and at least one American political figure has been paying attention.

Source: Washington Post October 19, 2019 11:01 UTC