Heckling has always been a challenge for Trudeau, but this time the criticism has become more severe. Despite his initial image as a fresh face and advocate of "sunny ways," after six years in office he is now seen as part of the political establishment with a record of mistakes for opponents to attack. Even if the Liberal Party maintains its control of Parliament, this tough election campaign has not been beneficial for him. Ben Chin, the prime minister's senior adviser, acknowledged that no politician could have maintained Trudeau's initial popularity after being in power for several years and accumulating baggage. During his time in office, Trudeau has faced criticism from opposition leaders for making decisions that not everyone agrees with, including the controversial snap election. His opponents have attacked him for various issues, such as a charity contract involving his family and breaking ethics laws. Despite Trudeau citing accomplishments, his opponents highlight unfulfilled promises. Anti-vax protesters, some supporting the far-right People's Party of Canada, have disrupted his events, leading to increased security measures. Safety concerns have led to the shutdown of rallies and incidents of violence, such as being pelted with gravel. A member of the People's Party was charged with assault using a weapon in a local incident. Since 2015, Trudeau has accomplished various feats such as implementing carbon pricing, legalizing cannabis, addressing Indigenous issues, and banning military-style rifles. Additionally, a new plan is in place to offer daycare for $10 per day per child. Despite a decrease in popularity, Trudeau still holds significant influence. 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 admiration for Trudeau by saying, "We love you, we love you." However, as Election Day approaches, many Canadians are questioning why Trudeau is calling for a vote now, two years earlier than scheduled, as COVID-19 cases rise due to the delta variant, straining hospitals and leading to renewed pandemic restrictions in some provinces or delays in lifting them in others. Criticism has also been directed at the timing of the vote, which coincided with the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban and the struggles of Canadian troops to evacuate citizens and Afghan allies. Gerald Butts, a close friend of Trudeau's and former top political adviser, noted that the campaign has been facing challenges in addressing this issue. Trudeau has acknowledged that the difficulty in effectively communicating their message is one reason they are struggling. He has expressed the need to secure a majority in the House of Commons in order to address the ongoing pandemic and subsequent recovery, without explicitly stating "majority." The Liberal Party's strategy was to capitalize on Canadians' positive perceptions of Trudeau's handling of pandemic issues, such as income support and vaccine procurement, by calling for an election while these views were still favorable. Trudeau emphasized the party's experience, team, and plan to continue delivering results for Canadians at a campaign rally in Surrey. Throughout the 36-day campaign, the Liberals have been neck and neck with the Conservative Party, each holding around 30% of the popular vote, while the New Democrats trail behind at about 20%. Political scientist Kimberly Speers suggests that Trudeau's personal popularity and fame may be working against him in the election. She stated that the NDP and Conservatives have been emphasizing that Trudeau's actions are a power grab and are centered around him, and this message has resonated with voters. Some scandals during Trudeau's time in office have also helped the opposition, such as his veterans affairs minister resigning due to allegations of improper pressure, Trudeau's past instances of wearing blackface or brownface, and a charity connected to his family being awarded a no-bid contract for a COVID-19 financial assistance plan for students. The group pulled out, 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 program, reforming Canada's electoral system, reducing debt in relation to the economy, 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 fully fulfilled approximately 45% of his promises, with another 27% being partially completed. Singh has been emphasizing Trudeau's pledge to provide clean drinking water to all Indigenous communities, noting that there were 105 boil-water advisories in effect in First Nations communities when Trudeau first came into office, with more being added later. The government has provided clean water to 109 communities, but there are still 52 boil-water orders in place. Singh suggested that while Mr. Trudeau may care, his actions often lack real substance. O’Toole, on the other hand, has tried to characterize the election as a move for personal gain, describing Trudeau as privileged and self-serving. "He prioritized his own interests when he decided to call for this costly and unnecessary election during a pandemic." Security has been increased at Trudeau's campaign events after disruptions by protesters against COVID-19 vaccination rules. At a rally in Surrey, Trudeau gave an enthusiastic speech to an invited crowd, with no public announcement to control the size due to pandemic restrictions. Police snipers monitored the event from the hall's roof. Trudeau was asked if the unruly protests were inspired by US politics after a rally in Ontario was canceled. His response was indirect, suggesting that everyone should consider whether they want to follow a path of anger, division, and intolerance. He mentioned never seeing such intensity of anger in Canada before. While it is difficult to predict exact seat numbers in the next House of Commons from wider poll results, current polling indicates that Trudeau may have alienated many Canadians with an early election call and faced abuse during campaigning for no political benefit. The Liberals are expected to maintain power but may not achieve the majority they were hoping for, according to Butts. If this scenario unfolds, it will be ironic as it will be similar to the previous situation.