Trudeau's Grip on Power Weakens as Liberal Party Agreement Falls Apart

The Liberal Party of Canada's confidence and supply agreement with the New Democratic Party (NDP) has collapsed following a falling out between the two parties.

The NDP withdrew its support for the Liberals after the government failed to meet its demands for more action on climate change and pharmacare. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau now needs to find a new way to pass legislation and avoid a snap election.

The collapse of the agreement is a blow to Trudeau, who has been in power for six years.

The Liberals lost their majority in the 2019 election and have been relying on the NDP's support to pass legislation.

Without the NDP's support, Trudeau will need to find new allies in Parliament or call an election.

The NDP has said that it is willing to support the Liberals on a case-by-case basis, but it is unclear how long this arrangement will last.

The NDP is a left-leaning party that has a history of working with the Liberals.

However, the two parties have different priorities, and there is no guarantee that they will be able to find common ground on all issues.

If the Liberals and NDP cannot reach a new agreement, Trudeau could be forced to call an election.

An election would be a risky move for Trudeau, as the Liberals are currently trailing in the polls.

If the Liberals lose the election, Trudeau could be replaced as Prime Minister by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre.

Trudeau's weakened position could have implications for Canada's relationship with the United States.

Trudeau has been a close ally of U.S. President Joe Biden, but a change in government could lead to a shift in Canada's foreign policy.

The Conservatives are more critical of the Biden administration than the Liberals, and they could take a more confrontational approach to relations with the United States.