Canadian Ministers at Cabinet Retreat Comment on Impact of US Presidential Race

With a U.S. presidential race high in plot twists, Liberal cabinet ministers attending a retreat in Halifax have spoken about whether they should consider some of the strategies being used. Asked by reporters what he’s drawing from the race and how it impacts his own messaging and political future, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the “big lesson” is the need to focus on things Canadians are concerned about, such as affordable child care or a national school food program. The Liberals are looking at avenues to improve their political fortunes 14 months away from the next scheduled election. The Conservative party under leader Pierre Poilievre has carved a sizeable lead over the Liberals in the polls and won a long-held Liberal stronghold in the June byelection in Toronto....