Canada's ruling Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has suffered a significant defeat in a special election for the Montreal seat of LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, losing to the Bloc Quebecois. Liberal candidate Laura Palestini secured 27.2% of the vote, narrowly trailing behind the Bloc's Louis-Philippe Sauvé, who garnered 28%. This loss compounds Trudeau's political woes, as his approval ratings have plummeted from 63% at the start of his tenure to approximately 28% now, with some party members openly calling for his resignation. The election was triggered by the resignation of a former Liberal minister and comes on the heels of another loss in Toronto, raising concerns about the party's viability ahead of the next general election in 2025. Current polls suggest that the Conservatives, under Pierre Poilievre, have gained significant ground, leading with 45% support compared to the Liberals' 25%. Trudeau has expressed his intention to remain in power despite growing pressures within his party for change.