Singh: NDP to Vote to Bring Down Liberal Government

December 20, 2024 TruthUSA

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced that his party will table a non-confidence motion to bring down the minority Liberal government shortly after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed new cabinet appointments.

“The Liberals don’t deserve another chance. That’s why the NDP will vote to bring this government down, and give Canadians a chance to vote for a government who will work for them,” Singh stated on social media on Dec. 20.

The NDP was the final opposition party supporting the minority Liberal government by backing them in confidence votes.

In his statement, Singh criticized Trudeau for “failing in the biggest job a Prime Minister has: to work for people, not the powerful,” and confirmed that his party will vote to topple the government.

Singh indicated that his party will present a “clear motion of non-confidence” in the upcoming House of Commons session.

The House of Commons is currently on break until Jan. 27. Opposition parties can introduce non-confidence motions on designated opposition days once proceedings resume.

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Singh also criticized the Conservatives, who have been gaining traction in the polls.

“The next battle is crucial. Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives are willing to cater to CEOs and big businesses, making harsh cuts to essential services. They will slash healthcare, childcare, housing, and pensions,” he remarked.

Singh’s declaration coincided with Trudeau’s cabinet reshuffle and came shortly after Chrystia Freeland’s sudden resignation from cabinet just before the Fall Economic Statement was to be presented. Following Freeland’s high-profile resignation, some Liberal MPs publicly urged Trudeau to step down.

Then-Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, along with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, arrive at the Hamilton Convention Centre ahead of the Liberal Cabinet retreat, on Jan. 23, 2023. (The Canadian Press/Nick Iwanyshyn) — Then-Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, along with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, arrive at the Hamilton Convention Centre ahead of the Liberal Cabinet retreat, on Jan. 23, 2023. The Canadian Press/Nick Iwanyshyn

Recent developments have intensified calls from the Conservatives and Bloc Québécois for Trudeau to call a general election.

Unlike the other two opposition parties, Singh had previously stopped short of demanding Trudeau’s resignation after Freeland’s departure from cabinet.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre rebuked Singh for announcing his party’s new stance once Parliament had recessed for the holiday break.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre rises during question period in the House of Commons on Oct. 23, 2024. (The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld) — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre rises during question period in the House of Commons on Oct. 23, 2024. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

“Ha! Now that Parliament is closed and there is no chance to introduce any motion for months—until after you get your pension,” Poilievre said while sharing Singh’s Dec. 20 statement on social media.

“You did the same stunt in September, claiming you’d no longer prop Trudeau up. Then you went back on your word and voted 8 times AGAINST AN ELECTION & for your boss Trudeau,” he added.

The NDP had previously maintained a supply-and-confidence agreement with the Liberals, which involved supporting the governing party in crucial confidence votes in exchange for legislative favors. Singh terminated the agreement on Sept. 4, stating that his party would assess how to vote on future confidence motions on a case-by-case basis.

Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet speaks with reporters before Question Period, in Ottawa, on Oct. 22, 2024. (The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld) — Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet speaks with reporters before Question Period, in Ottawa, on Oct. 22, 2024. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet praised Singh’s Dec. 20 statement, stating, “Better late than never,” and emphasizing that the Liberal government should be ousted at the earliest opportunity.

“There will be speculation about calculation and courage, but it must be understood that there is no scenario in which the Liberal government of Justin Trudeau—or his replacement—will survive budget, throne speeches or opposition days,” he said on social media on Dec. 20. “I still believe it needs to be early 2025.”

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