NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has expressed hesitance to confirm support for the Trudeau government's budget, citing unresolved issues despite some progress and commitments made. Singh emphasized the need for clarity on specific concerns, including the disability benefit, before making a final decision. Meanwhile, Singh has also decided not to break the NDP's governing agreement with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as current polls suggest a potential Conservative majority if an election were held today. Singh made these remarks on Monday, highlighting the ongoing political discussions tagged as #cdnpoli and related to #Budget2024.
“There are still some outstanding questions before we make a final determination on the budget, but there was progress made and there were some commitments that were delivered on those concerns,” Singh told reporters on Monday #cdnpoli https://t.co/x9h7G12BLX
NDP walks back plan to declare budget stance: 'There were some outstanding questions' #cdnpoli https://t.co/xLAJkeR0U8
“There are still some outstanding questions before we make a final determination on the budget, but there was progress made and there were some commitments that were delivered on those concerns,” Singh told reporters on Monday #cdnpoli #Budget2024 https://t.co/x9h7G12BLX
Singh still not ready to say if NDP will back budget, holding out for 'clarity' on disability benefit https://t.co/H4AWZ28p6Z
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh won’t say if he’ll be supporting the Trudeau government’s budget. https://t.co/WyQEfNmMGk
“There are still some outstanding questions before we make a final determination on the budget, but there was progress made and there were some commitments that were delivered on those concerns,” Singh told reporters on Monday #cdnpoli #ParlCA https://t.co/x9h7G123Wp
Program note: NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is not going to break his governing deal with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau when the polls show an election today would mean a Conservative majority with the Liberals and NDP fighting over the remaining seats. It's not rocket surgery, folks.