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Political Firestorm: Canada Opposition Leader Ejected from House for Labeling Trudeau ‘Wacko’

In a dramatic turn of events, Canada’s political arena witnessed an unprecedented clash between the leader of the main opposition party and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a session in the House of Commons on Tuesday.

Leader of the right-of-center Conservatives, Pierre Poilievre, found himself ejected from the chamber after directing a contentious remark at Trudeau, labeling him “a wacko.” This verbal altercation underscores the escalating tension between the two figures, who are poised to battle it out in next year’s election.

Poilievre’s criticism centers on the Liberal government’s carbon tax, which he blames for exacerbating inflation. His refusal to withdraw the remark despite repeated admonitions from Speaker Greg Fergus, citing its unparliamentary nature, led to his expulsion from the session for the remainder of the day.

Trudeau, in turn, has accused Poilievre of aligning himself with far-right factions, painting him as an extremist and a supporter of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement. This acrimonious exchange reflects the deep-seated animosity between the two leaders.

Ejections from the House are rare occurrences, highlighting the gravity of this confrontation. As tensions simmer, observers keenly await the political fallout and the implications for Canada’s democratic landscape.

Swastika Sruti

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