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Toronto byelection seen as Trudeau government referendum

By Brad Perry Jun 24, 2024 | 8:24 AM

It is being seen by some as a referendum on the Trudeau government.

A federal byelection is taking place Monday in the riding of Toronto-St. Paul’s.

Liberal MP and former cabinet minister Carolyn Bennett represented the riding for 26 years until she stepped down in December.

The riding is considered a Liberal stronghold, but the party’s national polling numbers have plummetted as of late, leading some to believe the Conservatives could take it.

A record 84 people are listed on the ballot, which officials say is nearly one metre long.