Following Chrystia Freeland's resignation, calls for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation are mounting. With the NDP withdrawing support, the Liberal government faces several scenarios, including prorogation and a non-confidence vote, that could lead to an election.
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is said to be reflecting on his future over the holidays after the resignation of his top cabinet minister, Chrystia Freeland, in mid-December. The bombshell move prompted a fresh wave of calls for Trudeau to step down as Liberal leader from inside and outside the caucus.
Once the House reconvenes, a new throne speech would set out the government's fresh legislative agenda. In addition, legislation that was in progress before prorogation could potentially be revived. An opportunity to defeat the government could come as soon as Jan. 30, prompted by New Brunswick Conservative MP John Williamson's plan to advance a motion through the public accounts committee.
The Liberals have survived previous Conservative non-confidence motions with support from the NDP. It appears that will no longer be the case. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party will bring forward its own non-confidence motion at the earliest possible time, no matter who is Liberal leader. According to the Liberal party constitution, the party executive has to call a meeting within 27 days of the leader's resignation to establish rules and infrastructure for a leadership contest.
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