Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has faced numerous scandals and controversies throughout his political career. From imposing restrictive laws during the pandemic to allegations of conflict of interest and ethical breaches, Trudeau's image as a charismatic and optimistic leader has been tarnished. He has been criticized for making derogatory comments about the province of Alberta, expressing admiration for China's political system, and engaging in physical altercations in Parliament. Trudeau has also been involved in scandals related to his family's vacation on a private island owned by a wealthy philanthropist who received government funds, the appointment of a problematic Governor General, and his own instances of wearing blackface. Additionally, Trudeau faced backlash for his handling of the SNC-Lavalin affair, where he was accused of political interference, and for his involvement with the WE Charity, which led to allegations of cronyism and conflict of interest. Furthermore, Trudeau's personal life has been under scrutiny, including rumors of extramarital affairs and his recent separation from his wife. Despite these controversies, Trudeau has managed to hold onto his position as Prime Minister, albeit with a minority government.
In the midst of these controversies, Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre has been vocal in his criticism of Trudeau's economic policies. During a fiery final question period ahead of the House of Commons' summer break, Poilievre lambasted Trudeau over the affordability crisis and called his economic policies "wackonomics." Poilievre argued that Canadians are "living through hell" due to the state of the economy under the Liberal government. Trudeau responded by accusing Poilievre of only caring about himself. [e2c3cd9e]