Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to reporters during the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is back in Ottawa today as members of Parliament get set for a vote that could — but likely won't — bring down his minority government. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
OTTAWA – Members of Parliament will vote today on a motion that could – but likely won’t – bring down the minority Liberal government, and the Conservatives have already put the House of Commons on notice that more such votes are coming.
The NDP and Bloc Québécois say they will oppose the motion in a vote that’s set to happen after question period today.
On Tuesday evening Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre put forward two more non-confidence motions he plans to put before the House.
One quotes other opposition leaders’ own words of criticism for the prime minister and the government in a bid to wedge them into taking down the government.
The other cites housing costs, crime rates, centralized government and the impact of the carbon price on food costs.
The Conservatives can table either of the two new motions for debate on Thursday.
If any of the non-confidence motions were to pass, the government would be defeated and Canadians would very likely see an immediate election.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 25, 2024.
