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CANADA: ELECTION WATCH: Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's chance of

re-election with majority government Oct. 21 is 36% Monday vs. 37% Friday,

according to CBC poll tracker.  

-Conservatives led by Andrew Scheer have 26% chance of winning government with

minority of seats in House of Commons, same as Friday, CBC poll tracker shows.

Conservatives and Liberals tied with about 34% popular support.

-Liberals Sunday released platform with four years of budget deficits. Shortfall

would widen to C$27.4b in fiscal 2020-21, from C$14b in fiscal 2018-19. Deficit

would be C$21b in 2023-24. Debt: GDP ratio would decline to 30.2% from 30.9%

under a second Liberal mandate. Also proposed a new tax on large internet

companies.

-Party must win majority of 338 seats in House of Commons to pass budgets and

legislation without opposition support.