Bloc leader Yves-François Blanchet may find the Speech from the Throne empty and worthy of a “half-day CEGEP job”, his party will still give it its support, thus allowing the minority Liberals to survive. this first test.
“It’s disappointing, but I remain convinced because we have done it in the past, especially in the last legislature, that things can be improved by intervening subsequently,” he said Tuesday. We can improve things by changing laws, tabling our own laws, negotiating with the minority government, then making gains for Quebec and that is what we will try to do. ”
Neither the NDP leader nor the Conservative leader wanted to say whether they would vote for it. However, critics of Erin O’Toole unsurprisingly suggested that there would be no support from the Conservative caucus.
“There is nothing in this Speech from the Throne on inflation, the cost of living crisis, the national unity crisis, there is no plan to make people work,” he said. it listed. […] For the millions of Canadians left behind, we will be their voice for the economy. We have heard nothing from this government. ”
Liberals should not take NDP support for granted, warned Leader Jagmeet Singh. He said he wanted to consult his caucus before deciding how the New Democratic Party will vote.
“Our support for any bill will depend on whether it helps people or not and, to date, this vision will not allow people to significantly improve their lives,” he said. “If the Liberals want to work with us, they know what we are concerned about: housing, people are desperate to find a place to live; the climate crisis, we are ready to fight to make sure that we do our part, a plan for the workers, ”he added.