The Trudeau-Grégoire split: What impact on the next campaign?

Justin Trudeau made his first comments since announcing his split from ex-wife Sophie Gregoire on Monday.

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In fact, the Prime Minister’s Office is meeting in Charlottetown for three days, on the occasion of the retreat, to ponder its future.

Jousters were invited to consider the following question: Looking ahead to the next election campaign, what would be the impact of his separation announcement? Here’s what they had to say.

“I don’t think there will be many in the end. Sure Sophie was part of Justin Trudeau’s trademark at the start of the mandate in 2015, but for more than three years she has been very discreet,” says Emmanuel Latravers.

Commentary shared by Paul Larocque and Mario Dumont.

“I share Emmanuel’s opinion. In my mind, there is no doubt. Listen, unless we are sure of our position, we will not settle such a marriage question with the risk of disaffected people,” said Mr. Larocque said.

“We might even see a more embattled Justin Trudeau,” says Mr. Dumont.

Check out Jousters’ analysis in the video above.