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[–] SamuelRJankis@lemmy.world 31 points 2 months ago (2 children)

In case anyone is wondering this does not mean there will be a election soon just more political turbulence.

The end of the confidence-and-supply agreement doesn't necessarily mean an immediate election. The Liberals could seek the support of the Bloc Québécois or try to continue negotiating with the NDP on a case-by-case basis.

[–] Beaver@lemmy.ca 17 points 2 months ago

Thank god. Let’s not play into the hands of conservatives.

[–] breakfastmtn@lemmy.ca 8 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

It seems like a bad time to call an election. I'm a bit skeptical we won't be looking at an election very soon though. Singh released what is a basically a campaign video earlier today, so it seems like they think it'll be soon 🤷‍♂️

[–] SamuelRJankis@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)

They're essentially going for broke with a finger in on the trigger for a election. This could get the Liberals to yield on some extra things which would win NDP some votes or a very early election which would be a big loss to the NDP and Liberals.

Liberals could also technically call their bluff and just keep on with what they're doing in which case could win them some NDP voters.

[–] breakfastmtn@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, it seems like a risky play for the NDP. They're unlikely to be more powerful post-election. If it looks like the Cons are gonna win, people are more likely to vote strategically for the Libs to keep them out. It seems like they have a lot to lose. It'll be interesting to see how it plays out over the next few weeks.

[–] SamuelRJankis@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

People shit on Jagmeet as being a poor leader, but I think he's done surprisingly good job getting policies out of the Liberals with 25 seats.

On the side of winning extra seats for his party he's getting into Kevin Falcon(BC United) level of competency where he's close to folding up his party. As a NDP Voting Reform person I hope this gamble works out.

Parliament in back in session Sept 16th.