The federal NDP’s agreement to support the Trudeau Liberal government through 2025 is “little more than backdoor socialism,” according to Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek Conservative MP Kelly Block.
In a statement released March 22, Block said the “confidence and supply” agreement entered into on March 21, in which the NDP caucus will support the Liberal government for the next three years, does not reflect the wishes of voters in the last election.
In her statement on the agreement, the Leader of Her Majesty’s Official Opposition, Hon. Candice Bergen, said: ‘The NDP-Liberal coalition is nothing more than a callous attempt by Justin Trudeau to hold on to power. Canadians did not vote for an NDP government. This is little more than backdoor socialism.’
Block said she agrees with her party leader.
“I echo the comments of my colleague,” said Block. “The NDP were elected to hold the Liberals to account, not give them a free pass.
“The people of Saskatchewan firmly rejected the policies and promises of both the NDP and Liberal parties understanding those policies would increase government spending, lead to higher taxes and hurt our economy.
Block said that with rising inflation, out-of-control cost of living, and national unity at stake, Justin Trudeau knows he is losing the confidence of Canadians.
“Rather than change his policies and divisive rhetoric, the Prime Minister is doubling down and choosing to stay in power at all costs including implementing the more extreme policies of the NDP,” said Block. “If this NDP-Liberal coalition stands, Saskatchewan and our entire country are in for a ‘very rough ride’.”