The vote of no confidence put forward by the opposition Conservative Party ended with 180 votes against and 152 votes in favor, thereby helping Mr. Trudeau’s government once again overcome the opposition’s move to oust him, AFP reported. believe.
The ruling Liberal Party received support from the New Democratic Party (NDP). Previously, the NDP had a conflict with Mr. Trudeau and in August the NDP leader criticized the Canadian prime minister for being “weak and selfish”. Despite disagreements with Mr. Trudeau’s Liberal party, the NDP also did not want to side with the conservatives, so it supported the Canadian prime minister to overcome votes of no confidence.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau helps carry goods in preparation for a Christmas party in Montreal on December 7
The Canadian House of Representatives has been in deadlock for most of its sessions in recent months due to disagreements between parties when making policy. House Speaker Greg Fergus has directed a vote of no confidence, as well as asked lawmakers to vote on important spending decisions, including funds for social services and disaster relief. and support for Ukraine.
With polls showing the Conservative Party leading by about 20 percentage points and the opposition is said to be waiting for next year’s general election, which will take place before October 2025.
The Liberal Party currently has 153 seats, compared to 119 seats for the Conservative Party. Meanwhile, the NDP with 25 seats and the Quebec Bloc party with 33 seats have sided with Prime Minister Trudeau in recent months.
Mr. Justin Trudeau came to power in 2015 and has since held the position of prime minister after two elections in 2019 and 2021. According to Canada’s parliamentary system, the ruling party needs to receive trust in the lower house of parliament, and at the same time. meaning supported by the majority of parliamentarians.
