
Singh hints at propping up Liberals, possibly breaking promise to bring them down
By Isaac Lamoureux, True North Wire
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has suggested that he might continue to flip-flop on whether he’ll continue to prop the Liberals up in Parliament or support a non-confidence motion.
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Singh hinted he might support the Liberals’ work relief program instead of a non-confidence vote.
Singh said that the tariffs proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump to be put on Canadian goods on Feb. 1 would be devastating for the country. The 25% tariff would apply to all Canadian imports.
However, Singh said he hasn’t had any discussions with opposition or government leaders.
“If there is any desire to move forward, the government should call us together like we did during Covid and discuss a plan that supports workers,” he said.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the U.S. plans to implement tariffs on Canada on Feb. 1.
Singh previously announced he would put forward a non-confidence motion to trigger an election in the next parliamentary setting. The announcement followed Singh retracting his support for the Liberals’ carbon tax, which itself followed Singh announcing he would end his party’s coalition with the Liberals.