Liberals live up to dental care promise and other key areas of NDP deal; NDP will support budget

Another key item in the confidence-and-supply agreement was to make 'a significant additional investment in Indigenous housing in 2022.' According to the budget, 'significant' is quantified at $4-billion over seven years.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, both pictured at separate press conferences on the Hill on March 22, after the prime minister officially announced that the New Democrats had agreed to tentatively support the Liberal government on confidence votes until the next fixed election in October 2025.The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia

News

BY CHELSEA NASH

April 7, 2022

The NDP will support the Liberal budget after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland delivered on the specific promises outlined in the confidence-and-supply agreement, including dental care. In crafting a pact with the NDP, the Liberals made specific promises to ensur...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Today’s Headlines Newsletter

Your quick scan of the news you need each weekday to be the smartest person in the room.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy