Justin Trudeau is beset by a divided party and an angry electorate

The cost of housing is rising fast. Canadians, in particular young ones, are increasingly unhappy relative to the rest of the world. The left of Mr Trudeau’s coalition is rebelling against his government’s stance on the conflict in Gaza. The popularity of his rival, Pierre Poilievre, is growing—the Conservative Party has enjoyed a double-digit lead in voter intention surveys for several months (see chart).