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Poilievre makes case for taking down the government to restore 'promise of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre delivered a campaign-style speech in the House of Commons as he asked other members of Parliament to support a motion that could trigger an early election.
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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre rises during Question Period, in Ottawa, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre delivered a campaign-style speech in the House of Commons as he asked other members of Parliament to support a motion that could trigger an early election.

Poilievre outlined his plans to increase revenue and reduce interest rates and debt, cut development taxes and restore what he calls "the promise of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½."

The non-confidence motion Poilievre has put forward is the first test for the minority government since the NDP ended its supply-and-confidence deal with the Liberals earlier this month.

The Bloc Québécois and NDP have already said they will not support the motion, which will be voted on Wednesday.

That all but eliminates the possibility of a snap election this week.

The Conservatives have another chance to introduce a non-confidence motion on Thursday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 24, 2024.

Laura Osman, The Canadian Press