Heckling has always been a challenge for Trudeau, but this time the criticism has become more intense. After being in office for six years, the prime minister, who initially presented himself as a fresh face with a positive outlook, is now seen as part of the political establishment, with a record of actions and mistakes for opponents to point out. Despite predictions that the Liberal Party will maintain its control of Parliament, this tough election campaign has not helped Trudeau. Ben Chin, a senior adviser to the prime minister, acknowledged that no politician could have maintained the level of popularity Trudeau had when he first took office. According to Chin, being in power for several years inevitably leads to accumulating more criticism and controversy. During his time in office, Trudeau has faced criticism from opposition party leaders for making decisions that are not universally supported. This includes accusations of prioritizing his personal and political interests over the nation's welfare, as evidenced by the upcoming snap election. Critics have also pointed to controversies such as a charity contract involving his family and ethical breaches related to pressuring a minister to assist a Quebec company. Despite Trudeau's cited accomplishments, his opponents highlight unfulfilled promises. Anti-vax protesters, some affiliated with the far-right People's Party of Canada, have disrupted Trudeau's events, leading to increased security measures. Safety concerns have even led to the shutdown of rallies in Ontario, where the prime minister was also targeted with gravel. An official from the People's Party was later charged with assault using a weapon in that incident. Since 2015, Trudeau has achieved several milestones, including implementing carbon pricing and other climate initiatives, legalizing cannabis, increasing funding for Indigenous issues, and banning 1,500 models of military-style rifles. A new initiative will offer daycare for $10 per day per child in Canada. Despite a decrease in popularity, Trudeau still maintains his star power. When Trudeau visited a cafe in Port Coquitlam to greet voters and take photos, a crowd quickly gathered. Despite expressions of love from supporters like Joy Silver, many Canadians are questioning why Trudeau called an election now, amidst rising COVID-19 cases and other pressing issues such as the crisis in Afghanistan. Trudeau's decision to hold the vote during such a tumultuous time has been a point of contention throughout the campaign. Trudeau is struggling to effectively communicate his message, with the Liberal Party aiming to secure a majority in the House of Commons to address the ongoing pandemic and subsequent recovery. Despite not explicitly mentioning a majority, Trudeau emphasizes the party's experience and commitment to ending the pandemic at campaign rallies. The Liberals are currently in a close race with the Conservative Party, with the New Democrats trailing behind. Some experts believe Trudeau's personality and fame may be hindering his campaign efforts. “The NDP and Conservatives, in particular, have been emphasizing that this is a power grab and all about him,” she explained. “This message has really resonated with voters.” Some scandals that occurred during Trudeau’s time in office have also benefited the opposition. For example, in 2019, Trudeau’s veterans affairs minister, an Indigenous woman, resigned after allegations that he and his staff had pressured her improperly to make a deal that would have allowed a large Canadian corporation to avoid a criminal conviction on corruption charges. Despite his promotion of diversity, it was revealed during the 2019 election that Trudeau had worn blackface or brownface on three occasions in the past. Additionally, last year a charity with strong ties to his family was given a no-bid contract to oversee a COVID-19 financial assistance program for students. The group retreated, the program was called off, and Trudeau was deemed innocent 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 by the Centre for Public Policy Analysis at Laval University in Quebec City revealed that Trudeau has completely fulfilled approximately 45% of his promises, with another 27% 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 in First Nations communities when Trudeau came into office, with more added later. The government has provided clean water to 109 communities that were previously without it, however, there are still 52 boil-water orders in effect. Singh criticized Trudeau for not always following through on his actions, while O'Toole accused Trudeau of being self-centered and only looking out for himself. "He prioritized his own interests when he decided to hold an expensive 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 lively speech to a mostly South Asian crowd, which was invited rather than publicly announced to control the size due to pandemic restrictions. Police snipers on the roof monitored the event. Trudeau was questioned about whether US politics had influenced the recent unruly protests following the cancellation of a rally in Ontario. His response was indirect, emphasizing the need for reflection on the dangers of anger, division, and intolerance. Trudeau noted that he had never witnessed such intense anger during a campaign in Canada before. 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, it is evident that Trudeau may have lost support from many Canadians due to his decision to call an early election and faced abuse while campaigning without gaining any political advantage. The Liberals are expected to maintain power, but may not secure the majority they were hoping for. If this happens, Butts noted, it would be ironic as the situation would be similar to before.