The vast majority of Canadians say Parliament should be brought back, according to a new poll, but there is disagreement on whether this needs to be done to trigger an election or to deal with the U.S. tariff threat.
The Angus Reid Institute poll released on Jan. 30 surveyed Canadians on which political strategy they favour in the next two months.
Nearly half of respondents—47 percent—said Parliament should resume immediately so opposition parties can vote non-confidence in the government and trigger an election.
Another 30 percent said Parliament should be brought back only if opposition parties agree not to trigger an election, in order to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threat. Trump said he would impose a 25 percent tariff on Canada if it doesn’t improve border security….