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Trudeau’s Government on Brink of Collapse as NDP Pledges No-Confidence Motion

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is on the verge of losing power after New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh announced plans to introduce a no-confidence motion when the House of Commons reconvenes on January 27. Singh, whose party has been propping up Trudeau’s minority Liberal government, declared, “This government’s time is up,” accusing the Liberals of prioritizing big business over ordinary Canadians.

If all opposition parties back the motion, Trudeau’s nine-year tenure as prime minister will end, triggering an election. Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet has already pledged support, asserting there is no scenario in which Trudeau could survive. The Conservatives, benefiting from voter discontent over rising costs and a housing crisis, have been pushing for an election for months and lead in recent polls.

The announcement follows a tumultuous week for Trudeau, marked by the resignation of his finance minister and calls from at least 20 Liberal legislators for him to step down. Despite growing internal dissent, Trudeau’s cabinet remains loyal, and his office has not commented on Singh’s statement.

The timing of the crisis poses additional challenges, with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump set to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian imports after taking office on January 20. Provincial premiers, scrambling to address the economic fallout, have criticized Ottawa’s instability during this critical juncture.

Trudeau’s options appear limited. Even if he resigns now, the Liberals would struggle to elect a permanent leader before a potential election, leaving the party to contest with an interim leader—an unprecedented scenario in Canadian politics.

The political showdown underscores the challenges facing Trudeau’s government as voter dissatisfaction, internal fractures, and economic pressures converge.

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Mehboob Ali Shaikh

Mehboob Ali Sheikh, Bureau Chief of Canada's leading news channel, is a seasoned and experienced journalist whose expertise shines in business reports and current affairs programs. Mehboob Ali Sheikh is affiliated with Canada's renowned news and current affairs channel, Toronto 360. During his tenure in Canada, Ali Sheikh has interviewed some of the most significant political and business figures in Canada. He has been honored with accolades for his exemplary reporting by the Toronto Mayor's office.

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