Outgoing NDP leader Jagmeet Singh’s political fate was largely determined by his December decision to avoid “playing games” with the Conservatives, despite a non-confidence motion that could have toppled the Liberal government. Singh believed propping up the Liberals through a confidence-and-supply agreement allowed the NDP to influence policy on key issues like pharmacare, particularly as the Conservatives held a significant lead in polls. His choice, though criticized, aimed to prevent a Conservative government that might threaten the social programs he advocated for.
