Trudeau’s leadership in jeopardy as key ally, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, moves to topple government

‘Failed in biggest job a PM has’: Ex-ally Jagmeet Singh ‘vows’ to topple Trudeau with the no-confidence motion

The future of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s leadership has become increasingly uncertain after Jagmeet Singh, leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP), announced his intention to introduce a motion to topple the minority Liberal government. Singh, a key ally of Trudeau, stated in an open letter posted on social media that he would declare a loss of confidence in the Trudeau-led government next year. If other opposition parties support his motion, it could trigger an early election.

Singh’s announcement came at a turbulent time for Trudeau, as political pressures mount. With Canada’s next election required by October 2025, Singh’s letter marks a shift in the political landscape. Singh, whose party has helped prop up Trudeau’s government, said the Liberals no longer deserve another chance to lead, citing a failure to fulfill promises and a lack of progress on key issues. “That’s why the NDP will vote to bring this government down and give Canadians a chance to vote for a government that will work for them,” Singh stated.

Singh’s motion, which will be introduced on an opposition day in the House of Commons when opposition priorities are prioritized, will likely set the stage for a confrontation with the Liberals. The House of Commons is currently on winter break and is set to resume on January 27.

This move follows a series of political setbacks for Trudeau, with at least 21 Liberal MPs reportedly calling for his resignation. The recent resignation of Chrystia Freeland, Trudeau’s deputy prime minister and finance minister, further compounds the pressure. Freeland resigned hours before she was set to deliver an economic statement, citing political disagreements with Trudeau over how to handle US President-elect Donald Trump‘s tariff threats.

Singh’s letter, just before Trudeau announced his revamped cabinet, reflects the growing discontent within the government. In early September, the NDP ended its parliamentary alliance with the Liberals but still supported them in votes aimed at toppling the government. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has repeatedly called for an election, asserting that the NDP’s support has delayed a potential election campaign.

Poilievre criticized Singh’s change of heart, stating, “Had Singh voted with the Conservatives, we would be a third of the way into an election campaign right now.” He added that he was writing to the Governor General to demand a non-confidence vote to end Trudeau’s tenure.

As the situation unfolds, Trudeau has yet to publicly respond to these calls for his resignation, reportedly telling party members that he plans to use the holidays to reflect on his leadership and the future of his government.

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