Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces new challenges as a key ally, the New Democratic Party (NDP), withdraws its automatic support.

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This shift complicates Trudeau’s efforts to maintain his minority Liberal government, requiring him to seek alternative alliances to navigate future budgets and confidence votes.
Despite the setback, Trudeau, while on a visit to Newfoundland and Labrador, rejected speculation about early elections. He pledged to continue advancing his social programs and emphasized his commitment to serving Canadians. Trudeau expressed hope that the NDP will remain focused on collaborative efforts to benefit the public rather than engaging in political disputes.
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh criticized Trudeau, accusing him of failing to confront the Conservative opposition effectively. Singh announced the end of a 2022 agreement that had kept Trudeau in power in exchange for increased social spending. Singh’s remarks reflect broader discontent within the NDP, which, despite achieving some policy wins, is struggling in polls. Under the 2022 accord, the NDP had agreed to support Trudeau’s government until mid-2025, but now their support will be conditional on individual issues. The outcome of upcoming votes, including a fiscal update due later this year, could determine whether an election will be called.