Round 3: Tossup 16

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

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