Conservative Don Stewart Wins in Toronto-St. Paul, Defeating Trudeau’s Liberal Party

In a surprising turn of events, Conservative candidate Don Stewart won the by-election in Toronto-St. Paul, a long-time Liberal stronghold. Stewart secured 42% of the vote, narrowly defeating Liberal candidate Leslie Church, who received 40%. This loss is a significant setback for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose popularity has been declining due to inflation and other issues.

Trudeau acknowledged the concerns and frustrations of voters and emphasized the need for hard work. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called for an early election.