Happening Now: a Liberal turn-around?

As Canada hunkers down to survive another Canadian winter, we may be starting to see some signs of a turn-around in Liberal fortunes. Liberals are trending a little higher in the polls:

(Support me by subscribing/donating) Federal Polling: CPC: 39% (+5) LPC: 29% (-5) NDP: 17% (-1) BQ: 7% (-1) GPC: 5% (+3) PPC: 3% (-2) Others: 2% EKOS / Nov 11, 2024 / n=1241 / MOE 2.8% / IVR (% Change With 2021 Federal Election) Check federal details on @338canada.bsky.social at: 338canada.com

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— Polling Canada (@canadianpolling.bsky.social) November 12, 2024 at 3:27 PM

Trudeau is able to remind Canadians now what a good job his government did in dealing with Trump 2016-2020, and would do again:

When I was researching my book on Trudeau, I was impressed by how broad the coalition was that helped Trudeau maintain our trade relationship with during Trump 1.0. 1/x

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— Stephen Maher (@stephenmaher.bsky.social) November 15, 2024 at 8:14 AM

I’m so grateful that @JustinTrudeau had the foresight to bring vaccine manufacturing back to Canada. I mean when RFK has the health file in America…..🤷‍♀️

— Carla Newfeld (@caninesrmysoul) November 6, 2024

“Trump’s team wants Trudeau out in favour of the populist Poilievre”

Exactly. They want someone who won’t fight for Canada and will capitulate easier to the American side. This is a huge compliment to the PM.https://t.co/um14x9jWAx

— Stephano Barberis (@HelloStephano) November 14, 2024

Trudeau's past experience with Trump in avoiding a prolonged tariff war and signing a new trilateral trade deal in 2026 has made him a valuable commodity at the 2 summits of world leaders he will attend over the next week. Justin Trudeau successfully handled Trump during his… https://t.co/xHbl0lOk1m

— timethief 🇨🇦 progressive centrist feminist (@timethief) November 15, 2024

Trudeau is finally hitting back at Poilievre, and the punches are landing:

The PM should let his sense of humour off the leash more often. https://t.co/MyioYefxLU

— Susan De (@SusanFDe) November 9, 2024

He also reminds us of what is at stake:

Justin Trudeau - "Using notwithstanding clause infringes on rights of Canadians." #cdnpoli #onpoli #peipoli pic.twitter.com/7imMEsPcCJ

— PEI POLITICAL DISCUSSION (@PEIPolNews) November 4, 2024

The authors of Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms included Sec 33 to be used only in very rare instances when the rights of minorities and vulnerable people required special protection. It wasn’t intended to be used by ideological bullies to squash vulnerable peoples’ rights

— Larry Hubich (@LHubich) November 2, 2024

Justin Trudeau - "Every time the leader of the opposition gets up on his feet to rhyme off his little show, his party members applaud enthusiastically. But the two times he stood up to declare he is PERHAPS, pro-choice...Silence from his team." #cdnpoli #onpoli #peipoli pic.twitter.com/jO6PTpkSRJ

— PEI POLITICAL DISCUSSION (@PEIPolNews) November 2, 2024

That's exactly what US Republicans said prior to ending abortion rights for a 3rd of US women. https://t.co/B3NLR10vSO

— Christopher Byrne 🇨🇦🇺🇦 (@CBinVAN) November 2, 2024

And Poilievre's ineptitude is showing across multiple files, too:

Pierre Poilievre displays none of the qualities #Canadians are known for internationally.

Courteous? Nope.

Accepting of differences? Nope.

Aware #Canada is a great country and proud to say it? Nope.@PierrePoilievre #CANpoli

— O'Leary (@talk2oleary) November 14, 2024

.@PierrePoilievre

This prick can’t even help himself when sending condolences to a grieving family.

There is a special place in hell for miscreants like him.#cdnpoli #ableg https://t.co/ftnSKNXsvk

— Thomas A. Lukaszuk (@LukaszukAB) November 13, 2024

Canadians have noticed that Poilievre is afraid to speak in front of crowds now. Too embarrassed to showcase the lack of numbers and the protesters. #cdnpoli #onpoli #peipoli pic.twitter.com/05ichqE5yV

— PEI POLITICAL DISCUSSION (@PEIPolNews) November 1, 2024

Turns out that Pierre Poilievre doesn't want to "build the homes" after all. The moral of the story is: never trust a Pierre Poilievre slogan. pic.twitter.com/dFFnDfsUab

— Patrick Gagnon (@patgagnon_75) November 15, 2024

‘Pierre the Punisher’ really screwed this one up with his naming & shaming of his own MPs.

The people represented by these MPs are pissed. They now know that their representative is not working for them but bowing to partisanship.#PierreThePunisher https://t.co/XfHwmtRglg

— Elven Has Left the Building (@elvenqueenevie) November 15, 2024

I'm also seeing that Liberal social and economic initiatives are having an effect:

I just found out that my parents very conservative “fuck Trudeau” community got optic fiber internet installed because Justin Trudeau and the Liberals put $3.7 Billion in funding up to expand rural internet access…. pic.twitter.com/z1mHXpoVkY

— Marc L (@LozzieSK) November 2, 2024

Justin Trudeau - Feds will get tough on provinces pushing private health care, Trudeau says www.timminstoday.com/local-news/v... #cdnpoli #peipoli

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— PEIPolitical (@peipolitical.bsky.social) November 14, 2024 at 5:59 AM

92% of campaign promises kept. Saved lives and got us through Covid. Dental care. Daycare. 157 boil water advisories lifted. One of strongest economies in G7. Respected on international stage. How is that for a start.

— Jude (@JudithM52103345) October 28, 2024

We are in the midst of a dangerous homelessness crisis in Saskatchewan cities. Thank you to the Government of Canada. Shame on you Government of Saskatchewan. https://t.co/Wk5yCTSbQT

— Chad Eggerman (@eggermac) October 24, 2024

Good news for Canadian business owners: we’ve got a trade deal with Indonesia.

This opens up a massive consumer market for our exporters at home to grow their businesses.

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 15, 2024

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau understands the rising cost of living. He is providing dental care, childcare, healthcare, school food program, while Poilievre voted against everything.

"Canadians need a positive plan that'd put money in their pockets and grow the future" ❤ pic.twitter.com/yCGoIp7CD1

— Aqsey (@aqseyzahra) November 9, 2024

It's not the end, nor the beginning of the end, but it may be a beginning.

Trudeau's have always been able to navigate rough waters. #cdnpoli #onpoli #peipoli pic.twitter.com/hq4e4fhm7r

— PEI POLITICAL DISCUSSION (@PEIPolNews) November 10, 2024