Jagmeet Singh Ends LPC-NDP Deal; Poilievre Criticized for ‘Sellout Singh’

In Canada, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has announced the termination of the supply-and-confidence agreement between his party and PM Justin Trudeau’s LPC govt., ending a deal that had been in place since March 2022 and was scheduled to run until June 2025. Singh’s announcement, made through a video posted on social media, criticized the Liberals for allegedly caving to corporate greed and failing to stand up for ordinary Canadians, while also warning about the potential consequences of a CPC govt. led by Pierre Poilievre. The deal, which ensured the survival of the minority LPC govt., was the first of its kind at the federal level. Trudeau, responding to the announcement, said he remains focused on addressing issues like affordability and climate change and hopes the next election will not take place until at least next fall. Poilievre, leader of the Conservatives, criticized Singh’s move as a ‘media stunt’ and called on him to commit to voting non-confidence in the govt. Poilievre himself is facing sharp criticism from Sikhs for his use of the term ‘Sellout Singh’ when referring to Jagmeet. Jaskaran Singh from Baaz News, posted to X that the term ‘Sellout Singh’ is offensive to Sikhs, as ‘Singh’ is a title given by Guru Gobind Singh and holds deep religious significance, citing the rise of anti-Sikh racism online. A PressProgress report highlighted growing concerns over the rise of far-right extremism in Canada, which is fueling anti-Sikh rhetoric on social media and underscoring the need for action against hate speech.