confidence vote

• Liberals survive confidence vote over economic estimates with NDP, Bloc support

  The members were called to vote on estimates for the fiscal year, ending March 31, 2021.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2020
• Bill Kelly: Are we heading for a Christmas election?

  Here we go again, with Canada in the same precarious political scenario that we faced just a few months ago, Bill Kelly says.

  Commentary

  Dec 2, 2020
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• Bill Kelly: There were no winners in Wednesday’s Parliamentary power play

  The vote failed, the government survived — and then, the finger-pointing started, Bill Kelly says.

  Commentary

  Oct 22, 2020
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• Liberals will not view second Conservative committee motion as confidence vote

  The decision averts the imminent possibility of a snap election.

  Canada

  Oct 22, 2020
• Liberals survive confidence vote, avert imminent election with NDP help

  NDP voted with Liberals against a Conservative motion the government had declared a confidence vote.

  Politics

  Oct 21, 2020
• Fate of Trudeau’s minority government hangs in the balance as Parliament set to resume

  The throne speech promised to do whatever it takes to protect Canadians' lives and provide financial support for as long as the pandemic rages.

  Canada

  Sep 24, 2020
• COMMENTARY: Justin Trudeau doesn’t have much to gain from an election right now

  Sure, campaigns matter and standings can change, but Darrell Bricker says the data shows it would be difficult for the Liberals to justify risking an election right now.

  Commentary

  Sep 23, 2020
• Bill Kelly: Why there won’t be a fall election

  Even if some opposition MPs wanted to bring down the government, they know it could block the flow of federal money to combat COVID-19, Bill Kelly says.

  Commentary

  Sep 21, 2020
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• Prince Albert police union vote shows most members lack confidence in chief

  Despite the vote results, a news release from the union did not give any details members' concerns with the chief. 

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2020
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• Competing amendments to N.B. essential services in nursing homes bill to be introduced next week

  The government has until Jan. 2 to make court-ordered adjustments to the bill, which lays out a process for determining how many workers in a nursing home are essential.

  Politics

  Dec 14, 2019