Pierre Poilievre demands confidence vote amid political chaos following Freeland's resignation

In Canada on December 16, 2024, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre publicly urged the Liberal government, led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, to proceed with their Fall Economic Statement even after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's surprising resignation from her cabinet position earlier that day. Freeland's departure came after a period of reported disagreements with Trudeau over fiscal management. She stated that she felt she no longer had the prime minister's full confidence, leading her to believe that resignation was the only viable option. This resignation raised significant concerns about the government's financial plans, as Canadians were already anxious about a projected $40 billion deficit. Pushing for an immediate vote on the economic statement, Poilievre described the current government as 'spiralling out of control' and called for a carbon tax election if the vote resulted in non-confidence. The opposition leader criticized the Liberal government's handling of the economy amidst looming tariffs from the incoming American administration, emphasizing that Canadians deserved a government that could manage crises effectively. Meanwhile, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh remarked on the necessity for the Trudeau government to act in the interests of Canadians rather than engage in internal conflicts, indicating a possible shift in party dynamics that could impact future votes of confidence.