Provencher MP Ted Falk says he wasn’t surprised to hear of NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh’s decision to withdraw from their confidence and supply agreement with the Liberal government.
"Today’s news from Jagmeet Singh isn’t really a shocker. The NDP are gearing up for their caucus retreat before Parliament starts up again, and there’s been a lot of pressure on Singh from his own party. They’re seeing their polling numbers drop and think it’s tied to their deal with the Liberals."
Falk didn’t hold back on his criticism of Singh’s past decisions.
"Two years ago, Singh made a big deal about teaming up with Justin Trudeau. It’s led to higher taxes, sky-rocketing food and housing costs, and more crime. Now, Singh is playing this media game, saying he’s ending the deal but not committing to a no-confidence vote."
When asked if he was concerned about the potential fallout, Falk noted,
"There’s definitely a chance we’ll see some confidence votes soon after Parliament resumes on September 16. It’ll be interesting to see if Singh sticks with the Liberals’ plans or if he decides it’s time for a federal election."
As for whether this will lead to a fall election, Falk said, "Anything’s possible. I wouldn’t say it’s a certainty, but the door is definitely open. It depends on whether Singh will keep supporting Trudeau or decide it's time for a change."
Sitting in his Steinbach office, Falk noted that regardless of Singh’s decision, it was business as usual for the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada.
"We’re focused on our goals: cutting taxes, building homes, fixing the budget, and tackling crime. Our leader, Pierre Poilievre, has been clear and consistent on these issues, and the feedback we’re getting from Canadians has been really positive."
Falk continued saying, "We’ve been anticipating this move from Singh. The timing wasn’t surprising, but it’s clear that their alliance with the Liberals wasn’t helping their standing. Singh’s decision has been seen by many as him selling out his party’s values."
The MP noted that the PC’s future looks bright.
"These are exciting times. We’ve wanted this chance for a while, and we’re looking forward to offering Canadians a real choice in the next election."
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh made his announcement via social media video posted Wednesday afternoon.