'Alas, we live in a democracy. The people are fickle, venal, easily distracted, and they fail to see the righteousness of our message'

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The NDP once again holds the fate of Canada in its hands. The Bloc Québécois announced its intention this week to join forces with the Conservatives in seeking the toppling of the Trudeau government.

As such, it is only with the support of the NDP’s 25-member caucus that the minority Liberal government continues to cling to power.

This is somewhat awkward for the NDP, which made a big deal in September of severing its official ties to the Trudeau government, and denouncing the Liberals as corrupt corporatists destroying the country. Nevertheless, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced his intention this week to continue propping up the Trudeau government whenever asked.

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