Canada elections: Anti-Trump sentiment revives liberal party's popularity

TORONTO: In the Canadian elections, the Liberal Party has regained popularity, aided by US President Donald Trump's anti-Canada remarks. The Liberal Party ought to be thankful for Trump’s statements and tariff policies. On election day itself, the American president once again suggested that Canada should become the 51st state of the United States.

These Canadian federal elections have garnered global interest due to several unique aspects. The ruling Liberal Party, which had been losing favour among the public and facing calls for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down from leadership, has managed to regain public support and popularity. In contrast, the opposition Conservative Party lagged behind the Liberals in electoral polls and surveys throughout the campaign.

At the start of this year, the Liberal Party had lost much of its public support. However, in the span of just four months, it managed to attract Canadian voters once again. The key factors behind this resurgence, and the reason most surveys are now predicting a Liberal victory over the Conservative Party in terms of parliamentary seats, are worth examining.

Among the primary influences on Canadian voters were President Trump's statements about Canada and the imposition of tariffs. Additionally, the leadership of the Liberal Party shifted to financial expert and banker Mark Carney. 

Trump’s comment about annexing Canada as America’s 51st state significantly stirred Canadian sentiment around national identity. In reaction, several stores in Canada began separating American products and charging tariffs on them. American wines and goods were removed from shelves.