Canadian PM Trudeau suffers setback after key allies withdraw support

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suffered a huge setback on September 4, as his Liberal Party’s main ally, the New Democratic Party (NDP), withdrew its support unexpectedly. This move has weakened Trudeau’s party, which will now need a new ally to govern.

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh said he was ‘ripping up’ the agreement made between their parties in 2022. In a video post on social media, Jagmeet Singh stated, “The Liberals are too weak, too selfish and too beholden to corporate interests to stop the Conservatives and their plans to cut. But the NDP can.” He further mentioned that he would be running for Prime Minister in the next elections.

Trudeau, who has been the PM of Great White North since 2015, will now have to seek support from other opposition leaders in the lower chamber of the parliament to pass budgets and to survive confidence votes. 

As per recent polls, if the elections are contested now, then there is a possibility that Trudeau’s Liberal party might face defeat as he is reportedly facing voter fatigue. Although the NDP’s chances also do not look bright as currently, they are in third place. An election must be held in Canada by the end of October 2025 as per Canadian Law.

Over the past few years, the opposition, especially the Conservatives have heavily criticised Trudeau’s party for issues like inflation and the housing crisis in Canada. 

Recently, the NDP has also criticised the Liberals for bowing in front of big corporations and CEOs and for the rising prices of food in Canada. Jagmeet Singh had earlier said that the Liberals have betrayed the public.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has criticised both Trudeau and Singh stating that both of them together are responsible for the country’s worse economic condition. Poilievre has also sought ‘carbon tax elections’ now so people can get to decide if they want to support Trudeau and Singh or his party.

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