NDP’s openness to backing Liberals for full mandate likely won’t be reciprocated, say politicos

'The Liberals will, at some point, have their ducks in order,' says Liberal strategist Elliot Hughes. 'They’ll set things up so the NDP is unable to support an initiative, and maybe not meet a demand.'

New Democratic Party Leader Jagmeet Singh and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on Nov. 14, 2019, in the prime minister's West Block office. Mr. Singh says the ultimate test for him, in deciding whether to offer up his caucus’ 24 votes, is if it translates into support for people.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY BEATRICE PAEZ

October 8, 2020

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh’s openness to supporting the Liberal government over the course of its mandate will likely not be reciprocated in the long term, say strategists, arguing that, when certain conditions are in alignment, the Liberals may be the ones to orchest...

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