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Liberals Win Three By-Elections to Secure Commons Majority

The result gives Prime Minister Mark Carney a working majority to drive legislation.

Overview

  • The Liberal Party won all three seats at stake in Canadian by-elections, raising its total to 174 and clearing the majority mark in the House of Commons.
  • The victories were in Scarborough Southwest, University–Rosedale and Terrebonne, filling each vacancy with a Liberal win.
  • Carney said voters showed confidence in his government's plan and pledged to work with other parties to reflect all viewpoints in Parliament.
  • Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre argued the majority relied on backroom deals after recent party defections and vowed firm opposition.
  • A majority lets the governing party set the House timetable and pass most bills without needing votes from other parties, reshaping the balance of power in Ottawa.