With NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, a former ally, vowing to overthrow his government, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing mounting problems.
A significant change in Canadian politics was signaled by Singh's audacious announcement that the NDP will file a No Confidence Motion against the Liberal administration.
Singh, who leads the New Democratic Party (NDP), accused Trudeau of failing Canadians. In a letter to the public, Singh criticized Trudeau for neglecting his leadership duties by serving "the powerful" instead of the people.
He said, “The Liberals don’t deserve another chance,” and called for a new government that prioritises citizens' needs.
The NDP's decision to withdraw support threatens Trudeau's minority Liberal government, which relied on Singh's party to maintain power.
Singh emphasised his resolve, stating, “We will vote to bring this government down and give Canadians the opportunity to elect a government that works for them. The NDP will introduce a clear motion of no-confidence in the next session of the House of Commons.”
The NDP's shift comes after a history of backing Trudeau’s administration, including helping him survive a previous no-confidence vote.
Tensions have escalated since Singh pulled out of a 2022 agreement designed to support Trudeau's minority government, deepening the political rift between the two leaders.
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre criticised Singh's timing, accusing him of delaying action to secure his pension as an MP. “Now that Parliament is closed and there’s no chance to act for months—until after you get your $2.3 million pension,” Poilievre mocked.
With the NDP's No Confidence Motion on the horizon, Trudeau’s Liberal government faces mounting uncertainty in Canada politics.
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