Canada's Justin Trudeau calls for 'pivotal' snap election on September 20
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday called an early election for Sept. 20, saying he needed a new mandate to ensure voters approved of his Liberal government`s plan to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug 15, 2021, 23:27 PM ISTResurgent Quebec separatist movement rattles Canada election, strips Justin Trudeau of majority
The Bloc Quebecois, revitalized under new leader Yves-Francois Blanchet, jumped to 32 seats from 10 seats in the predominantly French-speaking province, according to provisional results. Quebec accounts for 78 seats in the House of Commons, second only to Ontario.
Oct 22, 2019, 11:57 AM IST