The New Democrats intend to back the Conservatives on a motion to pull the carbon price off all home heating until after the next election, NDP House Leader Peter Julian said on Nov. 2.

“The reality is we need to make sure that affordability is available to all Canadians and that’s why we’re supporting this motion,” said Mr. Julian.

The decision delivers another political blow to the Liberals, who have been scrambling for days to defend their decision to pause the carbon price on home heating oil for the next three years.