Canadian Conservative Leader's PM Odds Drop to 16%
Canadian Conservative Leader's PM Odds Drop to 16%
🍁 Betting Against Canadian Conservatives
Following the release of the Conservative Party platform, Pierre Poilievre's chances of becoming Canada's next Prime Minister have significantly declined according to Polymarket data.
- Current odds show Liberals at 80% to win
- Conservative supporters could earn 6x returns if successful
- This marks a sharp decline from 55% odds in March after Trudeau's resignation
The dramatic shift in betting markets comes with just 6 days remaining before the election, suggesting the platform release may have impacted voter sentiment.
JUST IN: Canadian Conservative Leader Poilievre released his party platform today. Polymarket data suggests he would have been better off not releasing it… Liberals now @ 80% chance of winning — 6 days to go.
JUST IN: Canadian Conservative Pierre Poilievre's odds of being the next Prime Minister have plummeted to just 16%. Those who think Conservatives will win can earn over 6x their money betting on him if they're right.
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