Canada’s former Conservative Party leader Erin O’Toole has accused China of targeting him with misinformation and voter suppression campaigns during the 2021 election.

Former conservative leader Erin O'Toole accuses China of rigging Canadian elections

Did China manipulate the Canadian Elections? Former Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole claims that Canada's Intel agents have told him that Beijing tried to suppress his votes. Mohammed Saleh brings you a report.

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Canadian Conservative lawmakers ousted Erin O’Toole as leader. The party selected Candice Bergen, the Conservative’s deputy head, as interim leader.

Top Canadian opposition leader Erin O’Toole ousted

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed what he called 'clear mandate' in the snap polls for his government to go through the Covid pandemic. He has been projected to win&nbsp;by TV channels.&nbsp; However, with polling stations likely to still be reporting results into the morning, it was not yet clear if the Liberals had gained enough seats to form a majority in parliament that would allow Trudeau to pass his agenda without opposition support.

"You (Canadians) are sending us back to work with a clear mandate to get through this pandemic into brighter days ahead," he said, flanked by his wife Sophie Gregoire and their children on stage at a victory gala. "That's exactly what we are ready to do."

Although voting has ended, final results may not be known until Tuesday morning due to the close contest and large number of mail-in ballots.

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The snap elections were called by Trudeau last month to get a new mandate and better hold on power that would eliminate his reliance on opposition parties to pass his policies.

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(Canada PM Justin Trudeau casts his vote)

Voting across Canada's six time zones started early in the Atlantic island province of Newfoundland and was to wrap up in westernmost British Columbia at 7:00 pm local time (0200 GMT).

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Trudeau said he felt "serene" after casting a ballot in Montreal.

"We worked very hard during this campaign, and Canadians are making an important choice," he told AFP, flanked by his wife Sophie Gregoire and their children.

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O'Toole, meanwhile, tweeted: "Proud to cast our ballots today, make sure you do the same! #SecureTheFuture." 
At 49, Trudeau has faced tougher political bouts and still come out unscathed.

But after six years in power, his administration is showing signs of fatigue, and it's been an uphill battle for him to convince Canadians to stick with his Liberals after falling short of high expectations set in his 2015 landslide win.

(With inputs from agencies)

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed what he called 'clear mandate' in the snap polls for his government to go through the Covid pandemic. He has been projected to win by TV channels.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed what he called 'clear mandate' in the snap polls for his government to go through the Covid pandemic. He has been projected to win by TV channels. However, with polling stations likely to still be reporting results into the morning, it was not yet clear if the Liberals had gained enough seats to form a majority in parliament that would allow Trudeau to pass his agenda without opposition support. "You (Canadians) are sending us back to work with a clear mandate to get through this pandemic into brighter days ahead," he said, flanked by his wife Sophie Gregoire and their children on stage at a victory gala. "That's exactly what we are ready to do." Although voting has ended, final results may not be known until Tuesday morning due to the close contest and large number of mail-in ballots. Also Read: Chechnya strongman and Putin ally Ramzan Kadyrov wins 99% of vote The snap elections were called by Trudeau last month to get a new mandate and better hold on power that would eliminate his reliance on opposition parties to pass his policies. (Canada PM Justin Trudeau casts his vote) Voting across Canada's six time zones started early in the Atlantic island province of Newfoundland and was to wrap up in westernmost British Columbia at 7:00 pm local time (0200 GMT). Also Read: Biden to tell UN he does not believe in a 'New Cold War': US official Trudeau said he felt "serene" after casting a ballot in Montreal. "We worked very hard during this campaign, and Canadians are making an important choice," he told AFP, flanked by his wife Sophie Gregoire and their children. Also Read: Canada elections: Few things that you need to know about the campaign O'Toole, meanwhile, tweeted: "Proud to cast our ballots today, make sure you do the same! #SecureTheFuture." At 49, Trudeau has faced tougher political bouts and still come out unscathed. But after six years in power, his administration is showing signs of fatigue, and it's been an uphill battle for him to convince Canadians to stick with his Liberals after falling short of high expectations set in his 2015 landslide win. (With inputs from agencies)

Canada: Justin Trudeau, projected to win elections, delivers victory speech

&nbsp;Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, facing a possible election defeat, on Wednesday lashed out at his main rival, accusing him of favouring restrictions on abortion and wanting to loosen gun controls.

Opinion polls show the right-leaning Conservatives of Erin O'Toole could win the September&nbsp;20 vote, ending six years of rule by the left-of-centre&nbsp;Liberals.

At the end of an otherwise unremarkable two-hour leaders' debate in French, Trudeau said O'Toole had sided with the gun lobby and wanted to overturn a Liberal ban on assault weapons.

He also said dozens of Conservative Parliamentarians had voted in favor of draft legislation to curb abortions that was defeated in the House of Commons in June.

"Mr O'Toole refused to tell Canadians what he wants to do. He signs deals with special interest groups," Trudeau said. "He is offering weak leadership ... he can't be trusted."

O'Toole, who has consistently attacked Trudeau's decision to call a snap election during the COVID-19 pandemic, retorted that the Liberal leader would "say anything to win" and said he was in favour of abortion rights.

Last Sunday O'Toole scrapped a campaign promise to eliminate a ban on some assault weapons after Trudeau accused him of cozying up to the gun lobby.

Trudeau called the election two years ahead of schedule as a referendum on his handling of the pandemic but has struggled to overcome voter fatigue.

Wednesday's two-hour debate was the second and final one to be held in French, which is predominantly spoken in Quebec. The province accounts for 78 of the 338 seats in the House of Commons and is crucial for any party seeking office.

The leaders will hold another debate on Thursday in English, the language spoken by two-thirds of Canada's 38 million population.

An Ipsos Research poll for Global News on Wednesday put the Conservatives at 35 per cent public support, with the Liberals at 32 per cent and the left-leaning New Democrats at 21 per cent.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, facing a possible election defeat, on Wednesday lashed out at his main rival, accusing him of favouring restrictions on abortion and wanting to loosen gun controls.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, facing a possible election defeat, on Wednesday lashed out at his main rival, accusing him of favouring restrictions on abortion and wanting to loosen gun controls. Opinion polls show the right-leaning Conservatives of Erin O'Toole could win the September 20 vote, ending six years of rule by the left-of-centre Liberals. At the end of an otherwise unremarkable two-hour leaders' debate in French, Trudeau said O'Toole had sided with the gun lobby and wanted to overturn a Liberal ban on assault weapons. He also said dozens of Conservative Parliamentarians had voted in favor of draft legislation to curb abortions that was defeated in the House of Commons in June. "Mr O'Toole refused to tell Canadians what he wants to do. He signs deals with special interest groups," Trudeau said. "He is offering weak leadership ... he can't be trusted." O'Toole, who has consistently attacked Trudeau's decision to call a snap election during the COVID-19 pandemic, retorted that the Liberal leader would "say anything to win" and said he was in favour of abortion rights. Last Sunday O'Toole scrapped a campaign promise to eliminate a ban on some assault weapons after Trudeau accused him of cozying up to the gun lobby. Trudeau called the election two years ahead of schedule as a referendum on his handling of the pandemic but has struggled to overcome voter fatigue. Wednesday's two-hour debate was the second and final one to be held in French, which is predominantly spoken in Quebec. The province accounts for 78 of the 338 seats in the House of Commons and is crucial for any party seeking office. The leaders will hold another debate on Thursday in English, the language spoken by two-thirds of Canada's 38 million population. An Ipsos Research poll for Global News on Wednesday put the Conservatives at 35 per cent public support, with the Liberals at 32 per cent and the left-leaning New Democrats at 21 per cent.

Canada PM Trudeau accuses main rival of favouring abortion curbs, gun owners

Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, is asking his opposition to finally admit that climate change is real, and has urged locals to prepare for what’s after the pandemic.

"While we are fighting to end the pandemic... we must prepare for what comes after,"&nbsp;he said during his speech.

During a virtual convention for the Liberal party, Trudeau delivered a speech where he asserted that the Liberals are the "only ones with a real plan to tackle climate change and pass on a cleaner and more prosperous future."

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His speech has come at a time when the country is abuzz with rumours of an electoral campaign in the next few months.

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Trudeau urged people to keep working to restore the environment. "Together, we have accomplished a lot of things... but the work is far from being finished," he said.

He also attacked his main opposition party, the Conservatives, by claiming they "refuse to admit climate change is real".

His accusation comes after a majority of Conservative delegates rejected a resolution recognising the danger posed by climate change.

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Trudeau accused the opposition party leader, Erin O'Toole of being disconnected and said the Conservatives are simply "flirt(ing) with disinformation"&nbsp;related to public health in case of the coronavirus pandemic.

Meanwhile, his administration is on the right track “to meet our commitment&nbsp;that every Canadian who wants to will be fully vaccinated by the end of the summer,” he said.

Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, is asking his opposition to finally admit that climate change is real, and has urged locals to prepare for what’s after the pandemic.

Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, is asking his opposition to finally admit that climate change is real, and has urged locals to prepare for what’s after the pandemic. "While we are fighting to end the pandemic... we must prepare for what comes after," he said during his speech. During a virtual convention for the Liberal party, Trudeau delivered a speech where he asserted that the Liberals are the "only ones with a real plan to tackle climate change and pass on a cleaner and more prosperous future." Also read | Canada's Justin Trudeau warns of 'very serious' third wave of coronavirus His speech has come at a time when the country is abuzz with rumours of an electoral campaign in the next few months. Together, we can choose a brighter future. Together, we can keep supporting each other and build the kind of tomorrow we all want to see. Tune in to #LIB2021 as I speak about building that future with each and every one of you: https://t.co/pBwiGq4DqS — Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) April 10, 2021 × Trudeau urged people to keep working to restore the environment. "Together, we have accomplished a lot of things... but the work is far from being finished," he said. He also attacked his main opposition party, the Conservatives, by claiming they "refuse to admit climate change is real". His accusation comes after a majority of Conservative delegates rejected a resolution recognising the danger posed by climate change. #LIB2021 may be over, but our work isn’t. To all of you who logged on, tuned in, and took part in the @Liberal_Party’s largest-ever national convention: thank you. Let’s keep this going, and let’s keep Canada moving forward. pic.twitter.com/3fnhtwtZ2X — Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) April 10, 2021 × Trudeau accused the opposition party leader, Erin O'Toole of being disconnected and said the Conservatives are simply "flirt(ing) with disinformation" related to public health in case of the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, his administration is on the right track “to meet our commitment that every Canadian who wants to will be fully vaccinated by the end of the summer,” he said.

'Prepare for what's after': Justin Trudeau warns Canada against climate change

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