Canadians Head To The Polls For General Election

Canadians Head To The Polls For General Election

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The video discusses the tight Canadian general election, where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seeks a second term. To form a majority government, a party needs 170 seats. Trudeau's Liberal Party previously secured a majority in 2015, but now faces strong competition from Conservative leader Andrew Shearer and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh. Key issues include climate change and healthcare, with Trudeau's term marred by scandals. Former President Obama supports Trudeau, highlighting the need for progressive leadership. Historically, it's rare for a first-term majority PM to lose reelection.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is required for a party to form a majority government in Canada?

Gaining support from all other parties

Securing 170 seats or more in Parliament

Winning the popular vote

Having the most seats in the Senate

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which party leader is nearly even with Trudeau in the election race?

Maxime Bernier

Elizabeth May

Andrew Shearer

Jagmeet Singh

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major focus did Trudeau have during his first term?

Education policy

Tax reforms

Paris climate accord targets

Military expansion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which former U.S. President endorsed Trudeau for another term?

George W. Bush

Bill Clinton

Donald Trump

Barack Obama

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the top concerns for voters in this Canadian election?

Healthcare and climate change

Education and military

Economy and immigration

Taxation and foreign policy