In exchange for co-operation on their policy priorities, New Democrats pledge to support budget bills and other confidence votes
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a deal has been struck with the NDP to prop up the minority Liberal government until 2025 in exchange for parliamentary co-operation and progress on key NDP policies including an income-based dental care program, and issues such as housing and climate change.that commits the New Democrats to pass its budget bills and any non-confidence motions that could lead to a general election.
Mr. Trudeau has committed to meeting Mr. Singh on a quarterly basis and the party house and whips will meet regularly. Mr. Trudeau outlined several areas of policy focus that will result from the deal, including a new dental program for low-income Canadians, climate change, Indigenous reconciliation and other areas. Ottawa will also proceed with its campaign promise to tax big banks and financial institutions, an idea strongly supported by New Democrats.
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