Canadian PM Justin Trudeau faces no-confidence vote threat

OTTOWA: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is feeling the heat as walls close in around him, with opposition parties rally to pursue a no-confidence motion against him.

Former ally, Jagmeet Singh announced his intention to introduce a no-confidence motion against the prime minister.

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Justine Trudeau is currently balancing a fragile government with his part enjoying only a minority in the Canadian parliament.

The leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP), Singh, stated on social-media platform, X, that the no-confidence motion will be set in motion when Canadian parliament resumes on January 27, 2025.

If the vote goes through, the North American state is looking at an early election next year.

The NDP had been a critical ally for Trudeau’s tenuous administration since the last election in Canada. Jagmeet Singh’s support allowed the Liberals to govern despite holding a minority position.

However, Singh has now turned his back on a former ally. The Canadian has repeatedly called Trudeau’s leadership into question.

Singh has accused the Canadian prime minister of having become too cosy with “corporate interests” and turning his back on the public.

“The government’s time is up, regardless of who leads the Liberal Party. We will present a clear motion of non-confidence in the next sitting of the House of Commons”, Singh declared on X.

Meanwhile, another influential opposition part, Bloc Quebecois, threw its support behind the no-confidence motion. The party leader stated that there was no scenario in which Trudeau could remain in power.

Even the Conservative Party might be in favour, as it has been repeatedly calling for an election. It is set to capitalise on the growing discontentment with Justin Trudeau and the Liberal government.

According to polling data from several sources within Canada, voters have grown tired with the long reign of the Liberal Party. Inflation, rising prices, cost of living, and most of all, a glaring housing crisis with rise in immigrants has disillusioned the public with Trudeau’s administration.

Polls also indicate a victory for the Conservative Party in upcoming elections.

The Canadian Prime Minister’s office did not respond to the latest development, however, trouble still brews for the Liberal Party as even if Trudeau resigns, a new leader would have to be selected first.

Trudeau’s own party members have turned against him reportedly, with almost 20 Liberal lawmakers calling for the prime minister to resign.

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As the volatile Donald Trump is set to take office down south in the United States, the latest development within Canada hints at politically uncertain times ahead for the North American giants.

The President-elect has threatened traditional US allies, Canada and Europe, with tariffs of up to 25 per cent. This will apply on all Canadian and European products entering the US markets