A confidence vote motion against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government was presented in the Canadian Parliament on Tuesday. This motion was presented in the Parliament by Trudeau’s main rival, Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre. This is considered a big test for Trudeau’s government. Voting on this motion is likely on Wednesday, although political analysts believe that this motion will not succeed, because small parties have already indicated to support the Trudeau government.
Poilievre’s allegation: People are troubled by rising inflation and crime
Poilievre launched a scathing attack on Trudeau, opening a debate in Parliament. He accused the government of failing to control the cost of living, housing crisis and crime, while doubling the national debt. He said “After nine years of Liberal government, the promise of Canada has been broken.” Poilievre said he would abolish the carbon tax if he had the chance to come to power. In addition, he promised to boost housing construction, fix the budget and curb crime.
Trudeau’s answer: Times are tough, but the fight will continue
On Monday’s appearance on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,’ Prime Minister Trudeau acknowledged that Canadians are facing “really tough times.” “People are having trouble paying for groceries, rent, petrol. They’re looking for a change,” he said. But he also promised he would “keep fighting.”
There will be no immediate threat to the government
The no-confidence motion presented against the Liberal government in the Canadian Parliament is very unlikely to succeed, as two small political parties have already indicated their support for the Trudeau government. These parties will vote against the motion. However, Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre has vowed to continue trying to topple the government. He said he would have another chance to challenge the government in early October.
Justin Trudeau came to power in 2015 and remained in power after defeating Poilievre’s two predecessors in the 2019 and 2021 elections. The Liberals had struck a deal with the New Democratic Party (NDP) that would have seen their government remain in power until the end of 2025. However, the NDP felt the alliance with the Liberals was harming its own popularity, leading it to end the deal early.
According to the latest Angus Reid poll, the Conservatives are far ahead of the Liberals with 43 per cent of voters’ support, while the Liberals have 21 per cent and the NDP have 19 per cent. In Canada’s Westminster parliamentary system, the ruling party must have the confidence of the House of Commons, which means it must maintain the support of a majority of members. The Liberals currently hold 153 seats, while the Conservatives have 119, the Bloc Quebecois has 33 and the NDP has 25. Political analysts say an election is unlikely until at least the spring of 2025.
(Input Agency)
