Rise of Canada separatist leader poses electoral challenge for PM Trudeau


  • World
  • Friday, 04 Oct 2019

Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ) party leader Francois Legault gestures from the podium in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada October 1, 2018. REUTERS/Chris Wattie

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's bid to win reelection next month appeared trickier than ever on Thursday after a campaign debate that was dominated by a powerful regional opponent.

The televised event, on Wednesday night, took place in the powerful and predominantly French-speaking province of Quebec, where Trudeau's Liberals are looking to pick up seats on Oct 21 to offset expected losses elsewhere.

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