ANALYSIS: Snap Election Showdown: Crucial Next Few Weeks

Volatility can be expected in Parliament over the next few weeks with attempts by the Liberals and opposition parties to reach deals or the Bloc Québécois and NDP voting with the Conservatives to bring down the minority government. The Canadian Press

While the Conservatives have been clear that they want an election today, a second federal party—the Bloc Québécois—this week left no ambiguity as to its position on forcing an early election, saying it wants passage of two key bills before November in order to retain its support of the Liberals.

The NDP’s position, meanwhile, still remains ambiguous, with the party saying it will be looking at confidence votes on a case-by-case basis.