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The Conservatives have a new plan to bring down the government quickly
- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has a plan to get the "carbon tax election" he has been calling for sooner rather than later. The Conservatives are going to reconvene the public accounts committee on Jan.
The Conservative Party of Canada, led by Pierre Poilievre, has devised a new strategy to potentially trigger a federal election by defeating the Liberal government in a confidence vote. This plan involves using an upcoming budget implementation bill as the vehicle for this vote, which is considered a confidence matter. The Liberals, under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, are set to present their budget on April 16, 2024, and the Conservatives aim to defeat this bill, arguing that it represents the government's agenda. This approach marks a shift from their previous tactics of focusing on individual spending estimates. The move comes amidst rising tensions, with the Conservatives accusing the Liberals of economic mismanagement, particularly citing issues like inflation and housing affordability. If successful, this could lead to an election, although the Liberals might choose to prorogue Parliament or call an election themselves if they believe the timing is advantageous.
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