Elections Canada says it is always preparing for a possible election.
Good thing, because all indications are that one will happen sooner rather than later.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to prorogue Parliament until March 24 while the Liberal Party chooses a new leader has set the stage for a May election — five months before the mandated scheduled election.
That’s fine with some Islanders.
“Ideally it’s sooner than later,” said Patrick Bourgeois in Charlottetown on Tuesday. “Canadians have been calling for an election for, I’d say, years now.”
Voters and candidates alike expect an election in May. And they, along with Elections Canada, say they’ll be ready. CBC’s Connor Lamont has more.
Bourgeois said politics will be interesting over the next few months.
“I think all Canadian citizens right now are wondering what’s going on and who our leadership is, who our representative is for leadership and who is going to be helping us …