Trudeau Faces Political Setback as NDP Withdraws Support

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced a political setback when the New Democratic Party withdrew their support. This departure hinders his ability to pass budgets and survive confidence votes. Jagmeet Singh cited Trudeau's failure to support the middle class as the reason for ending their agreement.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced an unexpected political setback on Wednesday when the New Democratic Party, a small political ally, withdrew its support, leaving his minority Liberal government vulnerable.

The announcement, made by NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, does not immediately threaten Trudeau's position but compels him to seek backing from opposition legislators in the House of Commons for passing budgets and surviving confidence votes.

Singh criticized Trudeau's inability to stand up for the middle class, ending a deal the two struck in 2022. Polls indicate that Trudeau, who has been in office since November 2015, would be ousted by the Conservatives if an election were held now.

(With inputs from agencies.)