Heckling has always been a challenge for Trudeau, but this time the criticisms have more impact. After six years in office, the prime minister, who once portrayed himself as a fresh face with "sunny ways," is now part of the political establishment, with a record of achievements and mistakes for opponents to attack. Despite predictions that the Liberal Party will retain control of Parliament, this tough election campaign has not been beneficial for him. Ben Chin, the prime minister's top adviser, acknowledged that no politician could maintain Trudeau's initial popularity over such a long period in power. According to Chin, the longer a leader is in office, the more criticism they will face. During his time in office, Trudeau has faced criticism for making tough decisions that not everyone agrees with, with opposition party leaders accusing him of prioritizing personal and political interests over the nation's well-being. This criticism has been fueled by various controversies, including a charity contract involving his family and breaking ethics laws by influencing a minister to help a Quebec company. Trudeau's opponents highlight unfulfilled promises and anti-vax protesters have disrupted his events, with some promoting the far-right People's Party of Canada. Security measures have been increased at his rallies due to safety concerns, such as one rally being shut down in Ontario and Trudeau being pelted with gravel at another event in the same province. A member of the People's Party was charged with assault using a weapon in that incident. Trudeau has achieved various accomplishments since 2015, including implementing carbon pricing and other climate initiatives, legalizing cannabis, increasing funding for Indigenous matters, and banning 1,500 models of military-style rifles. A new initiative will offer daycare for $10 per child per day. Despite a decline in popularity, Trudeau continues to maintain his celebrity status. When he visited an outdoor terrace at a café in Port Coquitlam, an eastern suburb of Vancouver, for elbow bumps, quick chats, and selfies with voters, a crowd quickly gathered. Joy Silver, a 76-year-old retired schoolteacher from nearby Coquitlam, expressed her love for Trudeau. However, as Election Day approaches, many Canadians are questioning why Trudeau is calling for a vote now, two years ahead of schedule, amidst rising COVID-19 infections from the delta variant. This has put strain on hospitals and led to the reinstatement of pandemic restrictions in some provinces. Criticism has also been directed at Trudeau for calling the vote on the same weekend that Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, when Canadian troops were struggling to evacuate Canadians and Afghans who had supported their forces. Gerald Butts, a close friend of Trudeau's and former top political adviser, noted that the campaign has struggled to address this question. Trudeau is facing challenges in getting his message across, as he aims to secure a majority in the House of Commons in order to address the ongoing pandemic and recovery efforts. The Liberal Party strategically chose to capitalize on Canadians' positive views of Trudeau's handling of pandemic issues, such as income supports and vaccine procurement. Despite being in a close race with the Conservative Party, Trudeau emphasized the Liberals' experience, team, and commitment to ending the pandemic at a rally in Surrey. Political scientists suggest that Trudeau's popularity and celebrity status may be hindering his campaign efforts. She mentioned that the NDP and Conservatives have been emphasizing that it is a power grab and all about him, and this message has resonated with voters. Some scandals during Trudeau's time in office have also benefited the opposition. For example, in 2019, his veterans affairs minister, an Indigenous woman, resigned amid allegations that he and his staff had pressured her to make a deal benefiting a Canadian corporation. Despite Trudeau's support for diversity, it was revealed during the 2019 election that he had worn blackface or brownface multiple times in the past. Additionally, last year a charity linked to his family received a no-bid contract to administer a COVID-19 financial aid program for students. The group retreated, the program was called off, and Trudeau was given the all clear by the federal ethics and conflict of interest commissioner. His critics have also pointed out areas where they believe he has not delivered on his promises, such as implementing a national prescription drug plan, reforming Canada's electoral system, reducing the national debt, and addressing issues of sexual harassment in the military and solitary confinement in federal prisons. A study conducted by the Centre for Public Policy Analysis at Laval University in Quebec City revealed that Trudeau has fully fulfilled approximately 45% of his commitments, with 27% being partially fulfilled. Singh has been highlighting Trudeau's pledge to provide clean drinking water to all Indigenous communities, noting that there were 105 boil-water advisories in place for First Nations when Trudeau assumed office, with more added since then. The government has provided clean water to 109 communities, but there are still 52 boil-water orders in place. Singh believes that while Mr. Trudeau may care, he has not always followed through with real action. O'Toole, on the other hand, has characterized the election as a way for Trudeau to boost his own ego. He was focused on his own interests when he decided to call this costly and unnecessary election during a pandemic. Security and privacy measures have been increased at Trudeau's campaign events following disruptions by protesters upset about COVID-19 vaccination requirements. At a rally in Surrey, Trudeau gave a spirited speech to a mostly South Asian crowd, with increased security measures in place such as invitation-only attendance and no public promotion of the event. Police snipers on the roof monitored the scene for safety. Trudeau was questioned about whether the protests were inspired by US politics after a rally in Ontario was canceled. He responded indirectly, expressing concern about the path of anger, division, and intolerance. Trudeau mentioned never encountering such intense anger during his campaign in Canada. While it is difficult to accurately predict the number of seats each party will hold in the next House of Commons based on wider poll results, current polling indicates that Trudeau may have lost support due to calling an early election and facing abuse during campaigning without any political benefits. The Liberals are expected to maintain power, but may not achieve the majority they were aiming for. According to Butts, if this happens, it will be ironic as the situation will be similar to before.