Poilievre says House should be recalled as NDP vows to vote down Liberal government

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has called for the immediate recall of the House of Commons after NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh vowed to bring forward a motion of non-confidence to take down the Liberal government. In an open letter on Friday, Singh stated that the Liberals do not deserve another chance and that the NDP will vote to bring the government down.

Speaking to reporters, Poilievre emphasized that there should be no delay in reconvening Parliament, stating that a non-confidence vote should be held before the end of the year to trigger an Axe The Tax election. He has written to the Governor General to request the urgent recall of Parliament for this purpose.

However, it is unlikely that Governor General Mary Simon has the authority to take such action. While the House is currently adjourned, it is still in session, and according to House of Commons rules, it is up to the Speaker to recall MPs when the House is adjourned. The Governor General does not have the power to dictate the House of Commons’ agenda.

Singh’s call for a non-confidence vote comes as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reshuffles his cabinet following Chrystia Freeland’s resignation. Trudeau, who has been facing increasing pressure to resign from within his own party, has not yet responded to Singh’s letter or indicated how he plans to address the non-confidence motion.

In the wake of Freeland’s departure, Trudeau focused on Canada-U.S. relations during a cabinet meeting, particularly in light of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s recent tariff threats. He emphasized the importance of protecting the Canadian economy and jobs in the face of external challenges.

The NDP’s decision to support a non-confidence motion marks a significant shift in their approach to the Liberal government. After backing out of a governance agreement with the Liberals earlier, the NDP has voted with the government on several confidence motions. However, with all three main opposition parties now expressing a desire to bring down the government, the Liberals are likely to lose the next confidence vote.

In response to Singh’s letter, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet also called for an immediate confidence vote to trigger an election in early 2025. The growing discontent within the opposition parties reflects a broader sentiment that the current government has lost the confidence of the House.

As the political landscape continues to evolve, the fate of the Liberal government remains uncertain. With calls for Trudeau to resign growing louder and opposition parties uniting against the current administration, the coming months are likely to be tumultuous in Canadian politics.