Sat Dec 21 05:47:16 UTC 2024: ## NDP Leader to Trigger Early Canadian Election

**Toronto, December 21, 2024** – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s leadership is hanging by a thread after New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh announced he will move a motion of no confidence in the Liberal government next year. This move, coming after a week of political turmoil for Trudeau, could trigger an early federal election.

Singh, whose party has propped up Trudeau’s minority government, declared in an open letter that the Liberals have failed to deliver on their promises and are undeserving of another term. He stated the NDP will utilize their next opposition day in Parliament – resuming January 27th – to introduce the no-confidence vote. This decision follows the recent resignation of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, who cited political disagreements with Trudeau regarding US tariff threats.

The announcement adds to Trudeau’s woes, with at least 21 Liberal MPs reportedly calling for his resignation. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, who has repeatedly urged an early election, is now pressing Governor General Mary Simon to reconvene Parliament immediately for a no-confidence vote. Poilievre criticized Singh’s previous support for the Liberals, labeling it costly and chaotic.

Trudeau, facing mounting pressure, has yet to publicly respond and reportedly plans to spend the holidays considering his next move. The next Canadian federal election is scheduled for October 2025 at the latest.

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