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CANADA
CANADA: ELECTION WATCH: Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calls election for
Oct. 21. 
-Recent polls show Liberals in statistical tie for popular support with
Conservatives led by Andrew Scheer. Government needs to win majority of 338
seats in House of Commons to pass budgets without opposition support.
-Canada has seen little of the populism experienced in other recent global
elections; focus is more on small-scale changes to help families with the cost
of housing and energy bills. Quebec separatist movement also expected to remain
dormant. 
-Conservatives attacking Liberals over ethics missteps, new carbon tax, and
delays in building energy projects.
-Economy has been strong with 3.7% annualized growth in 2Q, unemployment near
record lows.
-Conservatives if elected likely to trim deficits, replace carbon tax with green
investment incentives for major emitters. Liberals may continue deficits and
would uphold their carbon tax.

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