NDP MP Charlie Angus opposes a Conservative motion to bring down the Liberal government, creating division within the NDP on election strategy. Angus criticizes Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's tactics and believes a motion by the Conservatives would signal the end of the current parliament. This contrasts with NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's December announcement that the NDP would vote to bring down the government, though the specifics of their approach remain unclear.
NDP MP Charlie Angus says he won’t support a Conservative motion to bring down the Liberal government, signalling a divide within the NDP over how and when to try to trigger the next federal election campaign.about his own political future, Mr. Angus spoke out against a Conservative plan to force a confidence vote soon after the House of Commons resumes sitting on Jan. 27.
“I have a long and consistent record of opposing Mr. Poilievre’s tactics. I do not believe he is fit for leadership and will not support his procedural games,” he said. “If our party brings forward a motion it would be clear to me that this parliament will not be able to continue.” The government controls the timing of opposition days and the NDP may not get its first chance to present a motion until March.
“I believe in our party but there are moments when we must put country first. Trump’s inauguration poses a serious threat. Canadians deserve a plan, not political brinkmanship. I will go back to Parliament to try my best. I will not vote with Pierre Poilievre to force an election because his vision is antithetical to everything I believe,” wrote Mr. Angus, who is not running for re-election.Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer interpreted Mr.
Mr. Julian did not specify what precedents he was referring to, but the latest Conservative plan has drawn comparisons to events that occurred in 2005 during the Liberal minority government led by Prime Minister Paul Martin.
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