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

re-election with majority government Oct. 21 declines to 8% from 11% Wed. in CBC

poll tracker.

-Liberals losing support to Bloc Quebecois and NDP after TV debates.

-Conservatives led by Andrew Scheer have 44% chance of winning government with

minority of seats in House of Commons, up from 43% Wed., CBC poll tracker shows.

Liberals also have 44% chance of minority government.

-Conservatives hold 32% popular support, Liberals 31%, CBC poll tracker shows.

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

legislation without opposition support.

-Trudeau endorsed yesterday by former US President Obama.

-Last days of campaigning focused on questions of how parties might cooperate in

minority Parliament. No major party has said it will eliminate budget deficit

within a four-year mandate.