Canada’s Justin Trudeau calls snap election

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called a snap election for  September 20 although the next vote wasn’t required until 2023.. Canada is one of the most vaccinated nations in the world, and the prime minister is using his record on battling the coronavirus as a selling point. “We’ve had your back, and now it’s time to hear your voice,” Trudeau said Sunday, Canadians need to choose how we finish the fight against Covid-19.” Although his popularity has dropped, a majority of Canadians still approve of the job he’s done on the pandemic.

Trudeau wants a ruling majority in parliament, which his Liberals lost two years ago. Not only does he need support from other parties to pass legislation, but committees in parliament are run by the opposition. Polls show Trudeau running ahead of everyone before the election, with support for big government spending to help people hurt by the pandemic and help the economy rebound. Canada’s neighbor makes it feel better about its handling of the pandemic. Over 70% of Canadians over the age of 12 are fully vaccinated. “Canadians compare their situation to the US,” a political scientist said. “The current spike in the US contributes to smug complacency among Canadians. This feeling benefits the Liberals at present.”