Mark Carney secured a majority government after his Liberal Party won key special elections on Monday, allowing it to pass legislation without relying on opposition support.
Voters filled three vacant seats in Canada’s 343-member Parliament. Liberal candidates Danielle Martin and Doly Begum won districts in Toronto, while results from a Quebec seat were still pending. The outcome positions the Liberals to remain in power until 2029.
Carney, who won last year’s national election amid tensions with Donald Trump, has pledged to reduce Canada’s dependence on the United States. His party’s path to a majority was further aided by defections from opposition lawmakers, including members of the Conservative Party.
A former governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, Carney has steered the Liberals toward the political centre since succeeding Justin Trudeau in 2025.
Analysts say worsening Canada–US relations have bolstered domestic support for Carney, even among voters outside his party base. The majority government is expected to provide greater stability and enable him to advance his economic and policy agenda more decisively.
The developments mark another setback for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, who continues to face internal challenges despite retaining party leadership and returning to Parliament.
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