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Canada's New Democrats will back Trudeau's government, averting election
Source: Reuters
WORLD NEWS
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 6:10 PM UPDATED AN HOUR AGO
Canada's New Democrats will back Trudeau's government, averting election
By Steve Scherer
2 MIN READ
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada’s left-leaning opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) on Friday said it would back Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a confidence vote to be held in coming weeks, averting the threat of a fall election.
In a so-called Throne Speech delivered on Wednesday, Trudeau sought the support of at least one opposition party on a sweeping agenda to battle COVID-19, help those hurt by it, and foster economic growth.
Trudeau’s Liberal party does not have a majority in parliament and needs the support of at least one of three opposition parties. The other two groups had already signaled they would not back the government.
After reaching a deal on a bill to expand the recipients of unemployment benefits and to provide paid sick leave for many who previously did not get it, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh said he would back the government.
“We will support that bill and then, yes, we will be able to support that Throne Speech,” Singh said, provided Liberals indeed follow through on their promise when the bill’s modifications are presented to parliament on Monday.
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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 6:10 PM UPDATED AN HOUR AGO
Canada's New Democrats will back Trudeau's government, averting election
By Steve Scherer
2 MIN READ
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada’s left-leaning opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) on Friday said it would back Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a confidence vote to be held in coming weeks, averting the threat of a fall election.
In a so-called Throne Speech delivered on Wednesday, Trudeau sought the support of at least one opposition party on a sweeping agenda to battle COVID-19, help those hurt by it, and foster economic growth.
Trudeau’s Liberal party does not have a majority in parliament and needs the support of at least one of three opposition parties. The other two groups had already signaled they would not back the government.
After reaching a deal on a bill to expand the recipients of unemployment benefits and to provide paid sick leave for many who previously did not get it, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh said he would back the government.
“We will support that bill and then, yes, we will be able to support that Throne Speech,” Singh said, provided Liberals indeed follow through on their promise when the bill’s modifications are presented to parliament on Monday.
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Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-canada-politics/canadas-new-democrats-will-back-trudeaus-government-averting-election-idUSKCN26G36Y