Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secures majority government after 3 special election wins

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney returns to Parliament with more power after he secured a majority goverment by sweeping three special elections.

Carney’s Liberals won't need support from opposition parties to pass legislation after three Liberals won districts that became vacant after last year’s election.

Carney’s government is the first in Canada’s history to switch from a minority to a majority between national elections.

The Liberal Party could stay in power until 2029 after Monday’s results.

Carney won Canada’s election last year, fueled by public anger over U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats, and he has vowed to reduce Canada’s reliance on the U.S.

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Mark Carney Wins Canadian Majority