The federal Conservatives continue their push to trigger an early federal election.
It comes as MPs of all stripes prepare for the resumption of Parliament next week.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said his party will put forward a non-confidence motion “at the earliest possible opportunity.”
Speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Poilievre also called on NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and his MPs to support that motion.
“Which will it be? It’s put up or shut up time for the NDP,” said the Conservative leader.
Singh announced last week that he was ending his supply-and-confidence deal with the Liberals.
The deal was put in place to support Trudeau’s minority government until 2025, as long as they helped push through several policies.
Singh said he is ready for a federal election but is not committing to a specific timeline.
He told reporters that any motion that comes before the House of Commons that could trigger an election will be reviewed.
“I’m not going to presuppose the outcome of a vote before it happens. We will look at each vote and make our decision as it comes,” said Singh.
“But let us be very clear: I am absolutely aware that ripping up the agreement with Justin Trudeau means an election is more likely.
A number of programs established as a result of the arrangement could be in jeopardy if an election call is made early.
Singh is quick to throw blame on the prime minister if it happens.
“If any of the programs do not move forward, it is the fault of Justin Trudeau. He has all the tools necessary to move forward,” he said.
Voters are scheduled to head to the polls on or before Oct. 20, 2025.
With files from Randy Thoms
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