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The New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh announced the termination of a support agreement with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government, raising the possibility of an earlier federal election. This decision disrupts the stability of the minority government, which has relied on NDP support since 2022.
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The Bloc Quebecois secured a significant victory in the Lasalle-Emard-Verdun by-election, a seat previously held by the Liberal Party. This outcome raises questions about Prime Minister Trudeau's leadership as his party faces declining support ahead of the next federal election scheduled for late 2025.
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In a significant political setback, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party lost the LaSalle-Emard-Verdun by-election to the Bloc Quebecois, marking their second defeat in three months. The Bloc's Louis-Philippe Sauve secured 28% of the vote, narrowly defeating Liberal candidate Laura Palestini, who garnered 27.2%. This loss raises questions about Trudeau's leadership ahead of the next federal election.