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Trudeau Books Time to Discuss Essential Issues
Canadian Premier Justin Trudeau has convened a forum this week with government officials and members of parliament. This discourse is set to confront pressing concerns such as real estate and food costs, a strategic move by Trudeau to recover dwindling support prior to his anticipated fourth election bid in the upcoming year.
Conservative's Poilievre Outperforms Trudeau in Latest Polls
An Angus Reid Institute poll from Monday highlighted Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative leader, outclassing Trudeau if elections were conducted presently. The poll positions Conservatives with a 41% preference, whereas Liberals stand at 24%, based on a survey of 1,620 adults carried out on January 16th and 17th.
Liberal Party Needs to Work Harder
"Conservatives have persistently held a lead by double digits since the previous September," disclosed the Angus Reid Institute. The Institute added, "Liberals find themselves in dire need to persuade former backers to reunite with the party." The research also demonstrated that only 57% of Liberal voters from 2021 are inclined to repeat their choice.
Liberal Party Meetings and Immigration Measures
Trudeau's cabinet will convene in Montreal on Monday and Tuesday, followed by meetings with all Liberal MPs in Ottawa from Wednesday to Friday. In tandem with these meetings, Marc Miller, the Immigration Minister, declared a two-year restriction on global student permits on Monday, a response to manage the inflow of foreigners, which is contributing the housing crunch.
The Intention Behind these Meetings
"The discussions in these meetings will revolve around housing affordability, accessibility, and a broader conversation on affordability," Dominic LeBlanc, the Public Safety Minister, stated on Sunday. These conventions coincide with a 22-year peak in interest rates, a measure aimed at curbing inflation, which continues to be well over the Central Bank's 2% goal.
Upcoming US Elections and the Canadian Impact
The discussions precede the impending US elections and the probable reinstatement of Donald Trump in the Oval Office. As President, Trump pushed for a review of the North American trade agreement, essential for the Canadian economy. Canada and the US, being principal trading allies, have closely integrated economies.
Bracing for a Possible Second Trump Presidency
Francois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Industry, affirmed that upcoming elections will be a part of their discussions and pointed out that the Liberal government has worthwhile experience handling Trump if he is re-elected. As Trudeau confessed last week, a second term for Trump would invoke challenges and indicate "a lot of anguish and fury."
