Canada's Political Landscape Shifts as NDP Withdraws Support

With the NDP withdrawing support from Justin Trudeau's minority government, early elections in Canada seem increasingly probable. Opposition leader Jagmeet Singh's decision came after the Liberals forced railway employees back to work. The Conservatives are expected to leverage this situation to pressure Singh and potentially force a confidence vote.

An early election in Canada appears increasingly likely, following the New Democratic Party's withdrawal of support for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This move by the NDP's leader, Jagmeet Singh, disrupts the deal that had kept Trudeau's minority government in power.

After pulling his unconditional backing on Wednesday, Singh criticized the Liberals' decision to force railway employees back to work, signalling his readiness for an election showdown. Trudeau now faces the challenge of forming new alliances to maintain his hold on power until the next scheduled vote in October 2025.

Polling indicates the Liberals might face significant losses to the right-of-center Conservatives, amid growing voter fatigue with Trudeau's leadership. Singh refrained from committing to a no-confidence vote against Trudeau, stating that his party would evaluate support on a case-by-case basis.

(With inputs from agencies.)