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Liberals survive Conservatives’ non-confidence motion

The Conservatives have failed to topple the Liberal minority government.

On Thursday, Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre attempted to pass a vote of non-confidence over the planned carbon tax increase.

The Liberals, NDP and Bloc Quebecois all voted against Poilievre’s motion.

It was expected to fail with the Liberal-NDP coalition having a combined 181 seats, with 169 needed for a majority vote.

This year’s carbon tax increase is set to rise by about 3 cents on April 1st , or 3.3 cents on gas and 2.9 cents per cubic metre on natural gas.

 

 

 

  • Kelli Rickard began her broadcasting career nearly 40 years ago and has worked at radio stations in New Brunswick, Ontario and Nova Scotia. Based in Halifax, she anchors morning newscasts and covers stories across Nova Scotia. Contact Kelli at rickardk@radioabl.ca.

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