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Liberals meet for second day of confab in Montreal
More than 4,500 delegates are debating 24 policy proposals as Carney’s leadership draws first-time attendees, youth delegates and recent floor-crossers.
- The Liberal Party is holding its national convention in Montreal with high morale, fueled by the expectation of securing a majority government within days.
- Upcoming byelections on Monday are projected to grant the party a majority mandate, potentially achieving this milestone without the need for a general election.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney received an enthusiastic welcome from grassroots supporters, credited with revitalizing the party since the previous year's election.
- Under Carney’s leadership, the party has successfully attracted several opposition MPs, marking five "floor crossers" in just five months.
- Former Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu is the latest to join the Liberals, with party leadership emphasizing a "big tent" approach that accommodates a variety of political viewpoints.
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'We’re an open party': Liberals kick off Montreal convention praising floor crossers and eyeing a majority
'The fact is, we've had people from different parts of the political spectrum join our party at this particular moment, and there's energy and excitement' for a 'big tent' Liberal Party, says MP Vince Gasparro.
Members of the Liberal Party of Canada gather in Montreal starting Thursday as part of its national convention, the first under Mark Carney.
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This is the first event of this magnitude since the election of Mark Carney as head of government.
·Montreal, Canada
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Total News Sources23
Leaning Left14Leaning Right1Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution74% Left
Bias Distribution
- 74% of the sources lean Left
74% Left
L 74%
C 21%
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