Justin Trudeau govt's collapse likely as key ally withdraws support
[GEO.TV] Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears to be on a course to lose power early next year after a major political ally announced plans to topple his minority Liberal government, leading to an election.
Jagmeet Singh,
…leftwing Sikh separatist/pro-Khalistan activist, so strongly anti-India — part of the diversity that dear Justin considers Canada's strength… | leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP), revealed on Friday that he intends to file a formal no-confidence motion when parliament resumes on January 27 following its winter recess. Singh's party has been crucial in supporting Trudeau's administration since the last election.
If all the opposition parties back the motion, Trudeau will be out of office after more than nine years as prime minister and an election will take place.
A string of polls over the last 18 months show the Liberals, suffering from voter fatigue and anger over high prices and a housing crisis, would be badly defeated by the official opposition right-of-centre Conservatives.
The New Democrats, who like the Liberals aim to attract the support of centre-left voters, complain Trudeau is too beholden to big business.
"No matter who is leading the Liberal Party, this government's time is up. We will put forward a clear motion of non-confidence in the next sitting of the House of Commons," said Singh.
Posted by: Fred 2024-12-21 |