Trudeau's Hold on Power Weakens
Liberal Party Agreement Collapses
Minority Government Faces Challenges
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's grip on power has weakened after the collapse of an agreement with a smaller party that had propped up his minority government.
The agreement with the New Democrats (NDP) fell apart over the government's failure to meet key demands, including increased health care funding and action on climate change.
The collapse of the agreement leaves Trudeau's Liberal Party with just 157 seats in the 338-seat House of Commons. This means they are now reliant on the support of other opposition parties to pass legislation.
The development is a major blow to Trudeau, who has been in power since 2015. It raises the possibility of an early election, although this is not expected.
The NDP has said it will not support the government on confidence votes, but it is not clear if it will vote against the government on other issues.
The development is likely to make it more difficult for Trudeau to pass legislation, including the budget.
It could also lead to a loss of confidence in the government and an early election.
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