Canada wives join electoral fray but lack Michelle Obama's star power


  • World
  • Wednesday, 07 Oct 2015

Sophie Gregoire introduces her husband and Liberal leader Justin Trudeau in Brampton, Ontario, Canada October 4, 2015. Canadians will go to the polls for a federal election on October 19. REUTERS/Mark Blinch

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Political wives have popped up on the Canadian campaign trail, adding a personal dimension to a tight race, but none come close to the visibility or influence of spouses like Michelle Obama.

The partners of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and New Democrat leader Thomas Mulcair have helped humanise their political husbands but retain mostly bit parts in the 11-week campaign to the Oct. 19 election.

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