When Justin Trudeau was first elected prime minister of Canada in 2015. His image among Canadians was mostly positive, especially among younger, progressive voters. He was perceived as a charismatic, dynamic and modern figure. A fresh contrast to the conservative Stephen Harper, who had been in power for almost a decade. Trudeau promised to advance issues important to young Canadians, such as gender equality, LGBT rights, reconciliation with indigenous peoples and the fight against climate change. Moreover, being the son of former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Justin, inherited some of his popularity because that surname evoked a connection to the country's historic political leadership. However, those days of popularity are behind him. The passage of nine years as prime minister, are taking their toll and now young people are more concerned about the cost of living, than the progressive policies of a few years ago. After a series of scandals and controversial policies, the Prime Minister's popularity has plummeted. And he is now almost certain to lose the next election in 2025 to the right-wing opposition candidate, Pierre Poilievre. So, the questions are: why do most Canadians dislike Justin Trudeau, and why is he very likely to lose the next election?
Some sources of interest:
- The Economist (2024). Canada’s Conservatives are crushing Justin Trudeau
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-Politico (2024). How Justin Trudeau lost his grip
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