Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre stated on Wednesday that his party plans to introduce a no-confidence motion “at the earliest possible opportunity” in an attempt to oust the Liberal government.

Poilievre urged New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh to support the motion, which would trigger a general election.

“Will Jagmeet Singh betray Canadians again?” Poilievre questioned during a news conference. “It’s time for the NDP to put up or shut up.”

Singh declined to disclose whether his party would back the Conservatives.

“For every vote, we will carefully assess the situation and make a decision based on what we believe is in the best interests of Canadians,” Singh stated during a party caucus meeting in Montreal. “Unlike Pierre Poilievre who is playing games, we are genuinely committed to delivering results for Canadians.”

Singh dismissed Poilievre’s demand for a response before the two byelections scheduled for Monday.

“I want to make it clear to Pierre Poilievre that I will not listen to him,” said Singh.

Just last week, the NDP terminated their supply-and-confidence agreement with Trudeau’s minority Liberal government, which had helped maintain its power. The agreement, established in 2022, entailed the NDP supporting the federal government on no-confidence votes in exchange for progress on shared priorities.

“We’ve decided that we can no longer continue this agreement,” Singh explained on Wednesday. “We are now back to a standard minority government where we will evaluate each vote individually.”

The next Canadian federal election is scheduled for October 2025.

The Liberals currently hold 154 seats in the 338-member Canadian House of Commons. The Conservatives occupy 119 seats, while the NDP holds 24. The Bloc Québécois, a party exclusively based in Quebec and dedicated to Quebec sovereignty, has 32 seats.

Canada’s Parliament is set to resume its sessions on Monday.

Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet has indicated his party is prepared to support the government if the Liberals agree on issues such as increased assistance for seniors and granting Quebec greater authority in immigration matters.

Most polls indicate the Conservatives are significantly ahead of the Liberals, with the NDP in third place. Trudeau’s popularity among many voters is also quite low.

During a caucus retreat in Nanaimo, B.C., Trudeau was questioned about comments made by Alexandra Mendes, a Quebec Liberal MP, who stated in a French-language interview that many of her constituents believe he should resign as party leader.

“In a democracy, people hold diverse perspectives, and that’s crucial, including within the Liberal Party,” he responded. “The reality is, all of us are focused on delivering support to Canadians and instilling confidence in their future.”

Trudeau asserted that his government will continue to introduce programs that benefit Canadians, such as dental care for seniors and childcare.

In June, the Liberals faced a significant setback in a byelection, losing a seat in Toronto that the party had held for three decades.

Two additional byelections will be held on Monday in Winnipeg.

Trudeau was asked if these elections would be a referendum on his leadership.

“Every byelection is significant,” he emphasized. “It presents an opportunity for voters to express their concerns. However, it also allows them to showcase their aspirations for the future.”

Poilievre also criticized Trudeau for appointing Mark Carney, a former governor of both the Bank of England and the Bank of Canada, as the chair of a task force on economic growth.

Poilievre referred to Carney as an unelected “phantom finance minister.”

“If you are going to be pulling the strings, you should be present on the floor of the House of Commons,” he stated.