Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau secures confidence vote as opposition parties keep his minority Liberal government afloat, despite growing voter fatigue. The House of Commons voted 207-121 to reject the Conservative Party's motion to topple Trudeau, who has been in power for almost nine years.
The Conservatives, leading in the polls ahead of the upcoming election, criticize Trudeau for proposed carbon tax hikes, high prices, and rising crime. To force an election, they need support from all opposition legislators, but the Bloc Quebecois, seeking independence for Quebec, stands by Trudeau in exchange for pension increases for seniors.
Even if the Bloc withdraws support, Trudeau may still be backed by the New Democratic Party (NDP). A recent Nanos poll shows the Conservatives with 42% public support, well ahead of the NDP at 22% and the Liberals at 21%. The NDP, facing a potential Conservative landslide, may choose to keep Trudeau in power to improve its own chances in the future.
