Mark Carney eyes majority government

In a high-stakes day for Canadian politics, special elections in Ontario and Quebec will determine if Prime Minister Mark Carney can transition from a minority to a majority government.

The Liberals are favored to win at least two of the three vacant seats, a result that would allow them to bypass opposition hurdles and implement new economic and environmental policies.

Carney has campaigned on a platform of stability and national unity, successfully courting several defectors from rival parties in recent months.

The outcome is being watched closely as a test of Carney's leadership in an increasingly uncertain geopolitical environment.