The world’s view on… Justin Trudeau and tomorrow’s Canadian election

Al Jazeera ‘Hubris’

“Less than two years into a minority government, Trudeau’s hubris and the Liberal Party’s genetically programmed thirst for unrestrained power meant quickly sacrificing the national interest to satisfy the pursuit of a petty, parochial, political dividend – a majority. Trudeau has tried to disguise his eager pursuit of that petty, parochial, political dividend by framing this election as a referendum on his handling of a pandemic that, guess what, stubbornly remains a pandemic.” Andrew Mitrovica

Vice

‘Rock god status’

“Trudeau’s hold over politics could turn out to be a relic after Canadians head to the polls. That’s when we’ll know the answer to the biggest question in Canadian politics, stated by pollsters: “Are Justin Trudeau’s days of enjoying unmatched political rock god status well and truly over?” Anya Zoledziowski

Politico

‘Best shot of a majority’

“While Trudeau calls it the most important election since World War II, he doesn’t have a convincing answer about why he called it, leaving everyone to make the most obvious conclusion: It was simply his best shot of gaining a majority and ridding himself of… minority government.” Ryan Heath

Financial Post ‘Lamentable scolds’

“Must we have another term of these lamentable scolds running the federal government? We will soon find out, but whatever the outcome, raise your flag and buy a box of plastic straws, because joining the Liberals in their woke cheerlessness is unthinkable.” Matthew Lau