Trudeau says Canada is at such a pivotal moment -- with the pandemic, climate crisis, need for reconciliation and more -- that Canadians need a chance to vote on how to move forward.
He had previously said he didn't want an election until the pandemic was over, and the Conservatives and NDP are accusing him of plunging the country into an election during the 4th wave in a bid to win more power with a majority government.
Trudeau says vast majority are now vaccinated against COVID-19, and he'll continue to encourage people to get shots. But he thinks it's still important for people to choose what they want their government to do moving forward.
Asked again if he'll resign if he doesn't win a majority, Trudeau doesn't answer. Instead, he thanks frontline workers and Canadians for following health guidelines and says our democracy is strong enough to operate in this difficult moment.
Asked a third time if he'll resign without a majority, Trudeau doesn't answer.
Trudeau points to criticism that the recent mandatory vaccine decision is "tyrannical," saying the answer to tyranny is to have an election and let Canadians decide.
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