May says she'll vote yes on Liberal budget after Carney makes climate commitment

OTTAWA - Green Party Leader Elizabeth May offered the Liberals a critical yes vote on Prime Minister Mark Carney's first budget Monday afternoon — just a few hours before members of Parliament decide whether to risk plunging the country into an early election.

Following question period, May told reporters she will support Carney's fiscal plan after the prime minister pledged his commitment to Paris agreement climate goals in the House of Commons.

The budget vote, expected around 6:45 p.m. ET, is a vote of confidence in the minority Liberal government.

The Liberals need the votes of at least two MPs outside their party — or four vote abstentions from the opposition benches — to pass the budget.

May's vote now means the Liberals need one more MP to vote with them, or three to not vote at