The Liberals and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have a lot riding on next month’s byelection in Montreal, according to political watchers.
The Sept. 16 federal byelection in the LaSalle—Émard—Verdun will be a major test for the Liberals, who are looking to reclaim the riding they’ve held since its inception in 2015.
“If the Liberals lose, it will be a major blow for them and for the prime minister,” said Daniel Béland, the director of the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada (MISC).
