Justin Trudeau’s party lost its majority, but he still hung on to his job
The Liberals’ poor showing Monday is a consolation for the New Democratic Party. The left-wing party lost 22 of the 44 seats it had held, but it may retain some power as it’s now the Liberals’ most likely partner in Parliament. While NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh insisted his focus was “not on a coalition,” he also
to work with Trudeau if they can reach agreement on climate change, interest-free student loans, affordable housing and raising taxes on the “ultra-rich.”’ as restive Conservatives in Western provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan, where Andrew Scheer’s party had a strong showing, floated the idea of seceding from Canada. , but a resurgent Bloc Québécois saw big electoral gains on Monday.
Trudeau, who appointed a diverse cabinet, legalized marijuana, welcomed thousands of Syrian refugees, introduced a carbon tax, and occasionally tangled with President Trump on tariffs, received the U.S. president’s congratulations Tuesday “on a wonderful and hard fought victory.”
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