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CANADA: ELECTION WATCH: Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's chance of
re-election with majority government Oct. 21 falls to 19% from 32% Thurs. in CBC
poll tracker.  
-Liberals losing support to Bloc Quebecois after TV debates.
-Conservatives led by Andrew Scheer have 38% chance of winning government with
minority of seats in House of Commons, up from 29% Thurs., CBC poll tracker
shows.
-Liberals and Conservatives tied with about 33% popular support, CBC poll
tracker shows.
-Leaders backed taxes on big internet companies at French-language TV debate
last night, sparred over climate change and building pipelines, affirmed plans
to continue running budget deficits.
-Scheer expected to release full costs of platform promises soon.
-Party must win majority of 338 seats in House of Commons to pass budgets and
legislation without opposition support.

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