NDP Leader Singh Reaffirms Plan to Topple Liberal Government in March

Singh calls for immediate legislative action on U.S. tariff relief while rejecting Liberal appeals for more time to finalize pharmacare deals.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh reiterated his party's commitment to vote against the Liberal minority government by the end of March, despite earlier mixed signals.
Singh urged the Liberals to recall Parliament immediately to pass relief measures for workers and industries expected to be affected by U.S. tariffs starting February 1.
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, with further trade measures potentially coming after April 1, pending a review of Canada's border controls.
The Liberals are seeking to delay an election to finalize bilateral pharmacare agreements with provinces, but Singh criticized this as a tactic to extend their time in power.
The Liberal leadership race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau concludes on March 9, with all major opposition parties pledging to vote against the government when the House reconvenes on March 24.