Heckling is a challenge that Trudeau has always dealt with, but this time the criticisms are more severe. After being in office for six years, the prime minister who once promised "sunny ways" and portrayed himself as a fresh face is now seen as part of the political establishment, with a record of accomplishments and mistakes for his opponents to criticize. Despite expectations that the Liberal Party will maintain control of Parliament, this tough election campaign has not been beneficial for Trudeau. According to Ben Chin, the prime minister's senior adviser, no politician could have maintained Trudeau's initial popularity after being in power for five or six years, as they would inevitably accumulate more baggage. "You must make difficult decisions that not everyone will agree with." Throughout his time in office, Trudeau has faced criticism from opposition party leaders who accuse him of prioritizing his own personal and political interests over the well-being of the nation. This criticism has been fueled by controversies such as a contract involving a charity close to his family and a violation of ethics laws for pressuring a minister to help a Quebec company avoid legal consequences. Critics also highlight unfulfilled promises among Trudeau's accomplishments. Trudeau has faced challenges from anti-vax protesters, including some affiliated with the far-right People's Party of Canada, leading to increased security measures at his events. Safety concerns have resulted in the shutdown of a rally in Ontario, where protesters outnumbered police, and Trudeau was even hit with gravel at another event in the same province. An official from the People's Party was charged with assault using a weapon in a local incident. Since 2015, Trudeau has accomplished many things such as implementing carbon pricing, legalizing cannabis, increasing funding for Indigenous matters, and banning 1,500 types of military-style rifles. A new initiative will offer daycare for $10 a day per child. Despite a decrease in popularity, Trudeau's charisma still shines. When he visited the outdoor terrace of a cafe 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, especially with COVID-19 infections increasing due to the delta variant. Critics also pointed out that the election was called on the same weekend that Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, while Canadian troops were still trying to evacuate Canadians and Afghans who had assisted them. Gerald Butts, a longtime friend of Trudeau's and former top political adviser, noted that the campaign has struggled to address this issue. Trudeau is struggling to convey his message effectively, as he believes he needs a majority in the House of Commons to address the ongoing pandemic and subsequent recovery. The Liberal Party decided to capitalize on Canadians' positive views of Trudeau's handling of pandemic issues by calling for an election. Despite being in a close race with the Conservative Party, Trudeau remains confident in his team's ability to deliver results and end the pandemic. However, some experts, such as political scientist Kimberly Speers, believe Trudeau's personal popularity may actually be hindering his campaign efforts. She stated that the main message coming from the NDP and Conservatives is that Trudeau's actions are seen as a power grab and all about him, which has resonated with voters. Various scandals during Trudeau's time in office have also benefited the opposition, such as the resignation of his veterans affairs minister in 2019 over allegations of improper pressure to strike a deal for a corporation, Trudeau's past incidents of wearing blackface or brownface, and a charity with ties to his family being awarded a no-bid contract for a COVID-19 financial assistance plan 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 promises, such as implementing a national prescription drug plan, reforming Canada's electoral system, reducing debt as a proportion of the economy, and putting an end to 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 fully delivered on approximately 45% of his pledges, while 27% were only partially fulfilled. Singh has been highlighting Trudeau's commitment to providing clean drinking water to all Indigenous communities, noting that there were 105 boil-water advisories in effect in First Nations territories when Trudeau first came into office, with more added later. The government has provided clean water to 109 communities, but there are still 52 boil-water advisories in place. Singh believes that while Mr. Trudeau may appear to care, he has often prioritized appearances over taking real action. O'Toole, on the other hand, has tried to present the election as a way for Trudeau to boost his own ego. He described Trudeau as someone who is privileged, entitled, and always puts himself first. "He prioritized his own interests when he decided to call for this costly and unnecessary election during a pandemic." Security and secrecy measures have been heightened at Trudeau's campaign events following disruptions by protesters upset about COVID-19 vaccination requirements and vaccine passport policies. At a rally in Surrey, Trudeau delivered a passionate speech to a predominantly South Asian crowd, with attendees invited rather than publicly announced to control crowd size. Police snipers in camouflage were stationed on the roof of the venue to monitor the event. Trudeau was questioned about whether the protests in Ontario were inspired by US politics after a previous rally was canceled. He responded indirectly by urging everyone to consider the dangers of anger, division, and intolerance. He also mentioned that he had never experienced such intense anger 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 clear that Trudeau may have lost support due to calling an early election and facing abuse during his campaign without gaining any political advantage. The Liberals are expected to retain power but fall short of a majority, according to Butts. If this happens, it will be ironic as it will be similar to the previous situation.