With Budget Day approaching, it is unclear whether Mark Carney's Liberals will maintain the confidence of the House and keep the Government afloat.
The Government is signaling its intent to succeed, but a narrow victory by Christmas may prove pyrrhic, as it could be a lost chance for Carney to secure a majority mandate.
A pyrrhic budget victory could land Carney in the legislative hurt.
Author's summary: Carney's Liberals face uncertain budget victory.