Obama Wishes Trudeau "the Best" in Elections

Former U.S. President Barack Obama posted a message on Twitter on Thursday in support of Justin Trudeau, just four days before the parliamentary elections, as the outgoing Canadian Prime Minister seeks to win a third term. Obama wrote, "I wish my friend Justin Trudeau the best in the upcoming elections in Canada," adding, "Justin has been an effective leader and a strong voice for democratic values, and I am proud of the work we accomplished together." In response, the Liberal Party leader tweeted, "I am very happy to receive support from my friend Barack Obama." This message of support comes in the final phase before the elections. Canadians are invited to participate in early parliamentary elections scheduled for September 20, less than two years after the last election. Polls indicate a tight competition between Trudeau, the Liberal leader seeking a third term, and his Conservative opponent Erin O'Toole.