Trudeau on the Defensive, O'Toole Remains Composed in Final Leaders’ Debate

(L-R) Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, Green Party Leader Annamie Paul, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole pose for a photo before the federal election English-language leaders' debate in Gatineau, Que., on Sept. 9, 2021. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick

Commentary

The English-language debate was by far the most spirited of the three leaders’ debates in this election. It was clear that participants felt compelled to try to score points in this final debate.