prime minister Mark Carney the government will face its first vote of confidence over federal budget on Thursday night and will face the other on Friday if he passes the first test.
The House of Commons will vote on the Conservative budget amendment on Thursday and will vote on the Bloc Québécois amendment on Friday.
A spokesman for Government House Leader Stephen McKinnon told Global News that Carney had decided to hold a vote of confidence on both issues.
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“It's a matter of trust,” said communications director Mark Kennedy.
Global News has learned that seven NDP MPs will vote with the Liberals to reject the Conservative amendment.
The NDP has not yet announced its position on the budget, saying Tuesday it would take time to review the document.
The Conservatives and Bloc Québécois opposed the budget after it was unveiled on Tuesday, saying it did not meet their priorities.
The minority Liberals need two more votes to survive any confidence vote.
The party increased its seat count to 170 after Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont resigned from the Conservative caucus on Tuesday. crossed the hall to join the liberals.
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