After a no-confidence motion failed to pass in the House of Commons, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau still faces challenges as his popularity continues to decline. The motion, brought by the opposition Conservative Party, was defeated by a vote of 211-120. This comes after the left-leaning New Democratic Party withdrew its support of Trudeau’s government, leaving the Liberals more vulnerable.
Trudeau, who has been in power since 2015, has seen his popularity decline due to rising living costs and the housing crisis. Despite losing two special parliamentary elections this year, he has vowed to stay on as Liberal leader until the next election in 2025. The Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre, has been critical of Trudeau’s handling of these issues and has been pushing for an early election.
While Trudeau survived the no-confidence vote, he still faces challenges from opposition parties who are demanding changes such as increasing old-age security for elderly Canadians. Poilievre has promised to continue efforts to bring down the government, with further opportunities to do so before the end of the year. The pressure on Trudeau is likely to continue as he works to regain the confidence of Canadians and address the issues that have led to his declining popularity.
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