Canada's Liberals were heading into a crushing defeat. Then came Trump.
Briefly

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation on January 6 has dramatically reshaped Canada's political landscape, intensifying the competition between the Liberals and Conservatives. The shift in dynamics, attributed in part to U.S. President Trump's tariffs and controversial policies, has led to renewed scrutiny of Canadian leadership capabilities to confront external threats. Analysts observed an unprecedented quick swing in voter sentiment, with the Liberals narrowing the Conservatives’ lead significantly right after Trudeau's departure, suggesting a potential shift in the electoral climate ahead of the upcoming elections.
"Rather than having a federal election about domestic political concerns, as we had expected to have, instead we expect to have a federal election where the ballot question is who is best equipped to deal with the economic and political threat that is being posed by Donald Trump's administration."
"People who have followed Canadian politics for a long time can't think of an instance where we've seen a shift in vote intention that's as rapid and as significant as what the polls are currently showing."
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