“A little sad”: Liberals say Conservatives' 2nd non-confidence motion shows “desperation”

After the Conservatives tabled a second non-confidence motion to try and bring down Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government the day after a failed first attempt, Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre asked during question period on Thursday, “Who would be against the following motion?”

Government House Leader Karina Gould rose to reply simply “Canadians.” She later added, “It's a little sad that the Leader of the Opposition, having just lost a vote of non-confidence in the government yesterday, is putting forward the exact same motion today. I think it shows his desperation.”

Meanwhile, House Speaker Greg Fergus indicated that he docked three questions from the Conservative leader as a penalty after Poilievre declined to withdraw comments from a heated House of Commons exchange last week. NDP MP Heather McPherson said that while she appreciated the acknowledgement, she was “confused by the mixed messaging” by allowing Poilievre to continue participation.

McPherson also raised concern regarding a controversial comment made by a Conservative MP during Wednesday’s question period, regarding Trudeau “sharing a bathtub with Tom Clark.” Conservative MP Garnett Genuis attempted to provide an explanation with context against the “false allegations” of homophobia, saying that the point of the comment “had nothing to do with sex.”

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[Hahahagahaa]

When you turn to the bloc for support, that's desperation.

[vaelicusthepaladin]

It's EXTREMELY sad that the most incompetent government in Canada stays in Canada due to politics and playing the system.

[riggermortisfpv]

You know what is a LOT sad ? Watching JT cling on to power so hard that he is willing to let a party that has no place in federal politics extort Canadians !!!

[alfredotejada]

Let's go to elections Gould is talking nonsense as always

[John-kyry]

The liberals dont speak for this Canadian
I want an election now

[jebediahbrownmit]

What’s even more sad is that we have a government that couldn’t care less about what the population wants. And the polls show exactly what the population wants.

[pattygreen]

yes we are all desperate to get these people out of office before they do any more damage

[alysonhawksworth]

Karina Gould ASK Canadians…Canada is desperate because of liberal policies…period.

[rickvervoort]

"Today I ripped up the supply and confidence agreement. We are fighting a battle for the future of the middle class. Justin has shown again and again he will always cave to corporate greed.... they [Liberals] DON'T deserve another chance."
Jagmeet Sighn

[gerryschuster]

...let's see what they think of the 50th non-confidence motion.

What's "sad" is that the Libs still seem to think they have some imperative to govern.

[mynameisray]

"Why do you have an expensive bathtub in this condo, are you having meetings with people in them"??? NDP and Liberals "THAT'S HOMOPHOBIC!! YOU CAN'T ASK THAT!!".. Literally has nothing to do with anything like that it was a question of why they needed it.

[bennerpi]

Ms Gould, if you are so confidant that Canadians don't want a change in Government, then let's go to the Polls and let the people speak.

[jeffthompson]

If Canadians are so opposed call an election if you win then fair game. Not sure why your speaking for us we want you fired

[Bozey]

how about we the people vote instead of the corrupt "MPs"

[tooteru]

They want an apology for a homophobic slur that didn’t happen. An apology for the accusation would be more like it.

[sean]

Liberals are so out've touch on what Canadians want. Let the people decide.

[CanadianInMonaco]

Then let Canadians decide and you will find out if you were right. Simple.

[andrewlacey]

This parliament is a joke... there was no slur said. Give it a break. Not every single Canadian is a racist/bigot.

[eor]

Karina gould the most incompetant politician in the house

[maskpking]

Karina Gould is out of touch with reality