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NDP Leader Singh Ends Agreement with Trudeau at 1 p.m., Early Election Possible

Sep 4, 2024, 05:34 PM

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has announced the termination of the confidence and supply agreement with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government, potentially paving the way for an early federal election. The agreement, which has kept Trudeau's government in power, was originally set to last until fall 2025. Singh's decision follows calls from Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre for an immediate election. Trudeau responded by urging the NDP to focus on delivering for Canadians rather than politics, and stated that he is not currently focused on calling an early election. Singh's announcement was made at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.