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CANADA
CANADA: ELECTION WATCH: Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's chance of
re-election with majority government Oct. 21 is 39%, down from 42% yesterday,
according to CBC poll tracker. Liberals and Conservatives led by Andrew Scheer
tied for popular support at 34%.
-Conservatives yesterday pledged to restore tax credit for child fitness
programs, Trudeau offered funding for afterschool daycare.
-New federal party led by Maxime Bernier yesterday was given a spot to
participate in nationally televised leaders' debates, which may drain support
from leading parties.
-A party must win majority of 338 seats in House of Commons to pass budgets and
legislation without opposition support. 
-See Sept. 16 story on MNI wire for fiscal outlook: MNI INTERVIEW: Canada Must
Cut Deficit In Good Times: Manley

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