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NDP kills deal that propped up Justin Trudeau’s Liberals, putting his minority government at risk

The collapse of the agreement — which allowed Trudeau to operate as if he had a majority — does not automatically trigger an election.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. 


OTTAWA—The prospect of a snap federal election is suddenly on the table after NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh prematurely killed the 2022 deal he struck to support Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s minority government.

The early collapse of the agreement — which allowed Trudeau the necessary votes to pass three federal budgets and operate as if he had a majority — does not automatically trigger an election.

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Tonda MacCharles

Tonda MacCharles is Ottawa Bureau Chief and a senior reporter covering federal politics. Follow her on Twitter: @tondamacc.

Raisa Patel

Raisa Patel is an Ottawa-based reporter covering federal politics for the Star. Follow her on Twitter: @R_SPatel.

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