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By the numbers: Here’s what it would take to bring down the Liberals in a confidence vote [Video]

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government survived a confidence vote this week with the help of the NDP and the Bloc Québécois — but the Liberals will be facing another one very soon.

The Conservatives have said repeatedly they want to bring down the government as soon as possible and have put forward another non-confidence motion already. It’s expected to go to a vote next week.

They also have three more opposition days — when opposition motions take priority over government business — between now and Christmas. They can use those days to push more confidence votes.

The NDP and Bloc also will have one opposition day each this fall, giving them an opportunity to bring forward non-confidence motions of their own.

The Bloc has sent the government a list of demands. It says that if they’re not met by the end of October, they’ll look to bring down the government in a confidence vote.

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