The resignation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in January 2024 followed a dramatic drop in his approval ratings from 65% to 22% since 2016. As Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre appeared poised for a guaranteed victory, shifted priorities among voters have emerged. Economic concerns were initially paramount, but recent developments regarding U.S. President Trump now dominate the political landscape. Voters' sentiments have changed as they feel a stronger alignment against the Conservatives amidst fears of Trump-like politics infiltrating Canada.
The tariffs imposed by Trump are reshaping our political landscape, said Richard Nantel, a 65-year-old from Montreal, Quebec. A pro-Trump Conservative party was predicted to win the upcoming federal election.
Scott Duncan, 54, a management consultant, said: Since Trump began to threaten Canada with becoming the 51st state, the Canadians around me have become much more aligned politically.
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