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The Liberal government has successfully navigated the first of what promises to be multiple confidence votes this fall. The recent session in the House of Commons has become a focal point for political maneuvering, with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre spearheading a non-confidence motion aimed at unseating the current government and potentially instigating an early election.
Notably, Poilievre and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau engaged in a heated debate before the vote, underscoring the contentious nature of the proceedings. In light of this outcome, the Conservatives are already gearing up to introduce another non-confidence motion this Thursday, with additional votes anticipated in the coming weeks. Furthermore, the Conservatives will have three more designated opposition days this fall, allowing them to prioritize their motions over government business.
In parallel, both the Bloc Québécois and the NDP will also receive one opposition day each before the House adjourns for Christmas. During a press conference on Wednesday, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet outlined a series of demands he asserts the government must address by the end of October to stave off the possibility of an early election.