Canada PM Trudeau angrily accuses main rival of favoring abortion curbs, gun owners

Canada's Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on as Conservative Party leader Erin O'Toole speaks during the federal election French-language leaders debate, in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada September 8, 2021. Justin Tang/Pool via REUTERS

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, facing a possible election defeat, on Wednesday lashed out at his main rival, accusing him of favoring restrictions on abortion and wanting to loosen gun controls.

Opinion polls show the right-leaning Conservatives of Erin O'Toole could win the Sept. 20 vote, ending six years of rule by the left-of-center Liberals.