The Conservative Party will likely have the opportunity to introduce a non-confidence motion next week, according to sources within the party.
This motion, if passed, would result in a vote of no confidence in the current government and could potentially trigger a federal election.
The sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, stated that the Tories are currently in the process of drafting the motion and are confident that they have enough support from other opposition parties to pass it.
The motion is expected to focus on the government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically criticizing their vaccine rollout and economic recovery plans.
This news comes after weeks of tension between the Conservative Party and the ruling Liberal Party, with the Tories accusing the government of mismanaging the pandemic and calling for more transparency and accountability.
The Liberal Party, on the other hand, has defended their actions and pointed to the successful vaccination rate and economic rebound as evidence of their effective leadership.
If the non-confidence motion is introduced and passed, it would be the first time in over two years that a government has been toppled in Canada.
The last time this happened was in 2019, when the Liberal Party lost a confidence vote and triggered a federal election.
The timing of this potential motion is crucial, as the government is set to present their budget on April 19th. If the motion is passed before then, it would result in the dissolution of Parliament and a snap election.
However, if the motion fails, the government would continue to hold power and the budget would be presented as planned.
The Conservative Party has not officially confirmed the introduction of the non-confidence motion, but sources say that it is likely to happen next week.
This is a developing story and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
