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Power Centralized in PM
- Canada's prime minister holds enormous centralized power unlike in the US system.
- Liberal Party fortunes rise or fall entirely based on its leader's popularity.
Incumbency and Vote Splitting
- Canada's political system allows incumbents to stay in power long despite low popularity.
- Vote splitting across multiple parties often leads to winners with a minority of votes.
Trudeau's Resignation Sparks Revival
- Trudeau resigned due to a polite revolt within his party fearing electoral defeat.
- His resignation quickly boosted Liberal Party fortunes in polls.