The NDP’s deal to prop up an ailing Liberal government is done.

Was it worth it? The New Democrats claim with some justification that no fourth party has ever set the national agenda as they have done over the past two-and-a-half years. They maintain that millions of Canadians have benefitted from policies they have pushed. Among them, the national dental plan for those without coverage earning less than $90,000 that wasn’t in the 2021 Liberal election platform, yet is on course to be fully implemented next year.

Voters have likely tired of sunny ways, unfulfilled promises and vacuous slogans such as the NDP’s new motto: “It’s the people’s time.”{ai:summary}<p>The NDP has finalized its agreement to support the struggling Liberal government, asserting significant influence on national policy. They highlight achievements such as the upcoming national dental plan, which benefits lower-income Canadians despite being absent from the Liberal election platform.</p><p>#politics</p>

John Ivison: The NDP sold its soul. The Liberals might not give it back

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