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Liberals huddle for 1st big policy convention without Trudeau
The party is 45 per cent in national polling as delegates debate policy and Carney seeks to consolidate support before three byelections.
- Liberal Party members are gathering in Montreal for a policy convention running Thursday through Saturday, the first led by Prime Minister Mark Carney since winning the party leadership.
- Following the 2025 election victory, Carney has expanded the Liberal caucus through recent floor-crossings, positioning the party for a 173-seat majority in the 343-seat House of Commons.
- Consultant Jonathan Kalles noted the party enjoys strong momentum, saying it's an "opportune time to get everyone together" as leaders manage an increasingly diverse caucus with varying political views.
- Policy discussions will feature electoral reform and restricting the notwithstanding clause, while the party prepares for three byelections on Monday that could secure their clear majority status.
- For the first time in over a decade, the convention gathers in Montreal without Justin Trudeau's personal brand dominating proceedings, marking a generational shift following his 2025 election ouster.
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Liberals huddle for 1st big policy convention without Trudeau
OTTAWA - Liberal party members are gathering in Montreal and, for the first time in more than a decade, Justin Trudeau and his personal brand of politics won't tower over
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Liberals Gather For Policy Convention As Carney Nears Majority Government - South Asian Daily
Liberal Party members are convening in Montreal for a key policy convention as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s leadership brings the party to the brink of securing a majority government. The three-day convention comes at a moment of strong momentum for the Liberals, following multiple floor crossings in Parliament that have significantly boosted their seat count. With just a few more seats needed to reach a majority in the House of Commons, the pa…
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