Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces increasing pressure to resign following a significant electoral defeat in the Montreal constituency of LaSalle-Emard-Verdun, previously considered a Liberal stronghold. Liberal candidate Laura Palestini secured only 27.2% of the vote, losing to Louis-Philippe Sauve of the Bloc Quebecois, who received 28%. This loss marks the second major setback for the Liberals in recent months, having previously lost a Toronto seat to the Conservatives. Trudeau's popularity has plummeted amid rising living costs and a housing crisis, leading some party members to call for new leadership. Despite the criticism, Trudeau remains committed to leading the Liberals into the next federal election scheduled for October 2025. Polls indicate a challenging landscape for the Liberals, who trail significantly behind the Conservatives, led by Pierre Poilievre.