The Liberals can't win a general election if they keep losing safe seats

The difference between winning and losing in LaSalle-Émard-Verdun was a mere 248 votes. But the fact the Liberals lost the riding — as opposed to narrowly winning it — is less important than the fact that it was even close. Two years ago, the Liberal margin of victory was nearly 10,000 votes.

The Liberals can't win a general election if they keep losing safe seats
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.

The difference between winning and losing in LaSalle-Émard-Verdun was a mere 248 votes. But the fact the Liberals lost the riding — as opposed to narrowly winning it — is less important than the fact that it was even close. Two years ago, the Liberal margin of victory was nearly 10,000 votes.