US EditionCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secures a majority government after special election win
The win gives Carney 172 seats in the House of Commons and a freer hand to pass legislation without opposition support.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a parliamentary majority for his Liberal Party on Monday, according to CBC News, giving him legislative control in the 343-seat House of Commons.
- Three special elections held Monday in Ontario and Quebec propelled the Liberals to 172 seats, with the party securing the University Rosedale riding to clinch the majority.
- Five opposition legislators defected to the Liberals over five months, strengthening Carney's position; only governments led by John Macdonald and Jean Chretien have seen more defections.
- Carney said the majority will help him deal effectively with trade tensions initiated by the United States under President Donald Trump, providing needed stability.
- The parliamentary majority allows Carney to lead Canada until at least 2029, when national elections are due, enabling his government to pursue its legislative agenda through an uncertain geopolitical period.
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