GG Dissolves Parliament at Trudeau’s Request, Triggering Election

GG Dissolves Parliament at Trudeau’s Request, Triggering Election
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives with his wife and children to meet with Governor General Mary Simon at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, on Aug. 15, 2021. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
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OTTAWA—Gov. Gen Mary Simon has agreed to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s request to dissolve Parliament, triggering an election campaign amid a fourth wave of COVID−19 and over opposition accusations it is reckless and unnecessary.

The Liberal party leader visited Rideau Hall Sunday morning to ask Simon to pull the plug on the minority Parliament and send Canadians to the polls on Sept. 20.