Jamie Sarkonak: Petty attacks show that Trudeau Liberals are playing defence
NationalpostSep 13, 2023
The Facts
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has maintained that he would continue doing his job when asked if he would consider stepping down due to low approval ratings.
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Trudeau claimed that there was "a lot of important work to do" while reaffirming that he would "deliver for Canadians in these difficult moments."
The Spin
Right narrative
As Trudeau and his party continue to collapse in the polls, an air of desperation can be felt within Canada's ruling elite. Despite their best attempts, the Liberal Party's efforts to regain public trust have fallen flat. The Conservatives are the heir to the country's governance, and Canadians are looking forward to making their voices heard in the next elections.
Left narrative
Despite recent success, it's unlikely that Poilievre will become Canada's next prime minister, and there's still time for Trudeau to show the nation once again that he's the right man for the job. In a world where political opinion can flip in an instant, a single stumble could see the Conservative Party fall out of the limelight, and there is no guarantee that right-wing policies will appease the entire country's temperament.
Nerd narrative
There's a 52% chance that the Liberal Party will win the most seats in the next Canadian federal election, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
