Major Setback for Trudeau: Conservative Win in Toronto Stronghold

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal party faces a significant blow in Toronto-St. Paul's, a district held for 30 years, as the Conservative candidate wins. The loss raises questions about Trudeau’s leadership ahead of the 2025 general election amidst declining poll numbers and increasing dissatisfaction over cost of living.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal party has faced a significant blow in a special election for a Toronto district they've controlled for three decades, casting doubts over Trudeau's leadership before next year's general election.

Elections Canada reported that the opposition Conservative candidate clinched victory in Toronto-St. Paul's district by nearly 600 votes, securing 42.1% of the vote against the Liberal candidate's 40.5%, with all 192 polling stations reporting. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation declared Conservative Don Stewart the winner early Tuesday.

Losing in Canada's largest city, traditionally a Liberal bastion, poses a serious challenge for Trudeau ahead of the upcoming election expected in fall 2025. ''Justin's position is seriously weakened inside the party,'' commented Canadian historian Robert Bothwell, suggesting increased public discontent within the party ranks.

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