‘This is the time for getting things done,’ says former Liberal staffer after retreats wrapped up

Former Grit staffer Christian von Donat says it's up to the NDP to decide if it's satisfied with the agreement with the Liberals, because the governing party would always be in the driver’s seat in terms of determining 'what is achievable.'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's deal with NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh remained in the spotlight as the Liberals and New Democrats closed out their respective cabinet and caucus retreats this week, both with a focus on affordability issues.The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

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BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI

September 9, 2022

The confidence-and-supply agreement between the Liberals and the NDP looks to be in good shape as Parliament returns for the fall, say strategists, even as both parties look to address growing frustrations with the rising cost of living, and prepare for the election o...

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