Trudeau speaks following reports Liberals, NDP reach tentative deal
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce a plan today on how the Liberal minority government will work with the New Democrats, according to two sources with knowledge of the discussions.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce a plan today on how the Liberal minority government will work with the New Democrats, according to two sources with knowledge of the discussions.
The sources spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly.
Trudeau is scheduled to speak with the media later this morning.
The Prime Minister's Office has not revealed the focus of the availability, but it follows reports the Liberals and New Democrats have reached a tentative deal to keep the Liberal minority government in power through to 2025.
The CBC and the Globe and Mail cite unnamed sources saying New Democrat members of Parliament still need to approve the deal, which would see the Liberals acting on national pharmacare and dental care, which are key priorities for the NDP.
Sources confirmed to The Canadian Press that a Liberal caucus meeting was taking place Monday night, but would not comment on the reports, which also said Trudeau held an unannounced meeting with the Liberal cabinet before meeting with the caucus.
