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CANADA: ELECTION WATCH: Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's chance of
re-election with majority government Oct. 21 at 39% vs. 30% Fri., according to
CBC poll tracker.  
-Conservatives led by Andrew Scheer have 24% chance of winning government with
minority of seats in House of Commons, vs. 29% Friday, CBC poll tracker shows. 
-Conservatives and Liberals tied with 34% popular support, CBC poll tracker
shows.
-Negative focus on Scheer on recent days after reports revealed he has dual
citizenship with the U.S.; he has filed paperwork to renounce it.
-Major English-language nationwide televised debate tonight may shift support
for parties; Scheer struggled in French debate last week.
-Party must win majority of 338 seats in House of Commons to pass budgets and
legislation without opposition support.

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