So if an election is coming, why would they want to let the Conservatives cut them out of policymaking early?
Ending the supply agreement does not equal a vote of non-confidence. In fact, both the NDP and Bloc would be wise to hold press conferences that says the next 12 months will be pushing policy agenda items through the House.
Singh isn't going to win of course, but he's going to get some wins by pushing actual NDP policy planks through. Same with the Bloc.
Also, an extra 12 months to continue building a war chest, and get NDP values ahead of Liberal values in the public narrative is a huge bonus.
Most reasonable Canadians who would vote NDP or Bloc will see the opportunity for their respective parties to make some gains. What gains are to be had with a Conservative supermajority early? To stick to to Trudeau who everyone already knows is on borrowed time? None.
There's tons of politcking yet to do before a vote of non-confidence IMO. They may be delaying the inevitable, but it would be completely unwise to acquiesce to Milhouse's demands in the short term.
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