Liberal government survives second confidence vote amid Conservative caucus turmoil

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 07 Nov, 2025 02:16 PM

The Conservatives helped the minority Liberal government survive a second confidence vote on the budget this afternoon.

The House of Commons recorded a vote of 307 against a Bloc Québécois motion to reject the budget, and 30 in favour.

On Thursday, the Bloc and NDP teamed up to vote against a Conservative motion that also called on MPs to reject the budget.

It caps off a chaotic week in Parliament, after Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont crossed the floor to join the Liberals on the day the budget was released.

Late Thursday, Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux announced plans to resign after days of rumours that he was planning to join the government.

Picture Courtesy: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Canada faces 'massive challenge' as NATO eyes new 5% spending target: expert

When representatives of NATO nations meet in The Hague late next month, they're expected to dramatically hike the alliance's defence spending target for members — the one Canada is failing to hit already

Canada faces 'massive challenge' as NATO eyes new 5% spending target: expert

B.C. orders Hobo Hot Spring restored, as new fence blocks off public use

The British Columbia government has ordered the restoration of free natural hot spring pools that were mysteriously filled with dirt and boulders last fall.

B.C. orders Hobo Hot Spring restored, as new fence blocks off public use

Hockey players' sexual assault trial watches Michael McLeod's police interview

The sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is watching a video of an interview one of the accused gave to police months after the alleged incident.

Hockey players' sexual assault trial watches Michael McLeod's police interview

Residents across the Prairies flee, others on edge due to wildfire threats

In remote locations from Alberta to Manitoba, wildfires forced residents from their homes Tuesday while others remained on edge as flames inched closer to their communities.

Residents across the Prairies flee, others on edge due to wildfire threats

Minister's bid to soothe concerns over B.C. fast-track bill is rejected

Contentious British Columbia legislation to speed up infrastructure projects is heading toward passage unchanged after a government amendment to improve consultation with First Nations failed.

Minister's bid to soothe concerns over B.C. fast-track bill is rejected

In throne speech, King Charles celebrates a Canada still 'strong and free'

King Charles departed Canada Tuesday afternoon after a whirlwind royal tour that saw him deliver a throne speech aimed at unifying the country and reasserting its sovereignty.