Round 3: Tossup 16

This politician’s proposal of an “austerity budget” furthered his association with the Blue Grits faction. An opponent of (-5[1])this leader claimed that “his elbows… mysteriously [went] missing” after the lifting of counter-tariffs. During a recent campaign, this leader was the (emphasize) (-5[1])second targeted by the slogan “axe the tax.” Chrystia Freeland (15[1])was defeated by this former governor of the (*) Bank of England in a party leadership election. Anti-American (-5[1])sentiment and the unpopularity of Pierre (10[1])Poilievre (“PAW-lee-EV”) allowed (10[1])this politician to (10[1])lead a comeback in a 2025 election. For 10 points, what Liberal Party leader succeeded Justin Trudeau as prime minister of Canada? (10[1])■END■

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