On Wednesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau successfully fended off a vote of no-confidence. The proposal failed because opposition leader Pierre Poilievre was unable to win over the New Democratic Party (NDP) and Bloc Québécois leaders.
In public opinion polls, Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative Party leader, is in the lead and has expressed interest in a snap election after the NDP terminated its coalition agreement with the Liberals, leaving the Trudeau administration vulnerable.
Wednesday was a good day for Canada, but a bad day for the Conservative Party. Trudeau's minority government defeated a motion of no confidence in the House of Commons. If the motion had passed, it would have caused chaos in the country, forcing the government to resign and triggering an immediate election campaign. That would not have been a responsible thing to do at this time. There will now be "talks" between the Liberal government, and both the Bloc, and NDP about their policy requests.
Many Canadians are holding PM Trudeau responsible for the rising inflation and high cost of living. Surveys indicate that most people feel it is time for a new PM and a new government. Trudeau's popularity has been declining for years, as Canadians find it increasingly difficult to make ends meet due to rising costs. A majority believe Conservative leader Poilievre has the best plan when it comes to crucial issues such as housing, health care, and the economy. It's time for Trudeau to do what's best for the country —step down.