Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing a potential loss of power early next year as a key ally, New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh, has announced plans to bring down the minority Liberal government and trigger an election. Singh intends to present a formal motion of no-confidence after the House of Commons returns from a winter break on Jan. 27. If all opposition parties support the motion, Trudeau could be out of office after more than nine years as prime minister.
Recent polls have shown that the Liberals are struggling with voter fatigue and public discontent over high prices and a housing crisis, indicating a potential defeat by the right-of-center Conservatives. The New Democrats, aligning with center-left voters, criticize Trudeau for being too closely tied to big business.
