Canada opposition party tries to topple Trudeau, success not guaranteed


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  • Wednesday, 30 Oct 2024

Canada's Bloc Quebecois leader Yves-Francois Blanchet speaks to journalists during a press conference in the House of Commons foyer on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada October 29, 2024. REUTERS/Blair Gable

OTTAWA (Reuters) - The leader of a Canadian opposition party said on Tuesday he was working to topple Prime Minister Justin Trudeau but to do so he needs the help of other legislators who have shown little enthusiasm for the idea.

The comments by Bloc Quebecois chief Yves-Francois Blanchet underline the challenges facing Trudeau's minority Liberal government, which is suffering from voter fatigue after nine years and needs the support of other parliamentarians to stay in power.

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