Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged the challenges ahead after his Liberal Party suffered a narrow defeat in the LaSalle-Émard-Verdun by-election, a former stronghold. The Bloc Québécois candidate Louis-Philippe Sauve won with 28% of the vote, closely followed by Liberal Laura Palestini at 27.2% and NDP's Craig Sauvé at 26.1%. This marks the second by-election loss for the Liberals in recent months, raising concerns over Trudeau's leadership and the party's future, especially with a general election looming in 2025. Trudeau emphasized the need for the party to regain the confidence of Canadians and increase voter engagement, stating, "there's more work to do." The NDP's recent withdrawal from a support agreement further complicates the Liberal minority government's position. Experts suggest these losses may indicate significant challenges for Trudeau as he prepares for the upcoming election season.