Justin Trudeau calls snap election - a podcast by RNZ

Canadians will go to the polls next month two years ahead of schedule.
The Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called a snap summer general election as the country enters into a fourth Covid-19 wave.
Latest polls indicate his minority Liberal government looks within reach of forming a majority.
Opposition parties are crying foul accusing Justin Trudeau of calling a five-week long campaign during the pandemic's latest wave simply for "political gain".
Canada correspondent Laura McQuillan spoke to Philippa Tolley.

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