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Mark Carney Seeks Majority Government

Mark Carney Seeks Majority Government

High-stakes by-elections are underway in Toronto and Montreal, with Prime Minister Mark Carney needing to win just one riding to secure a Liberal majority in the House of Commons.

The governing party has recently been bolstered by several floor-crossers from rival parties, moving them closer to the 172-seat threshold.

Opposition leaders have criticized the Liberals for poaching members, describing the move as a betrayal of voters.

The outcome of these races will significantly impact Carney's ability to implement his legislative agenda amid economic pressure from the Iran war.

Mark Carney Lea-Kim, CC BY-SA 4.0
Mark Carney
24th prime minister of Canada since 2025
Liberal Party of Canada
Political party in Canada
Canada
Country in North America
Toronto
Capital and largest city of the province of Ontario, Canada
Montreal
Largest city in Quebec, Canada