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Why three byelections on April 13 could change the makeup of the House of Commons
The Liberals aim to secure 172 MPs for a working majority, aided by four recent floor-crossings and a Supreme Court-ordered rerun in Terrebonne riding.
- On April 13, three federal byelections will test whether Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals can reach 172 MPs and secure a working majority in the House of Commons.
- Carney's team recruited opposition MPs starting with Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont in November, followed by Ontario MP Michael Ma, Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux and Nunavut MP Lori Idlout, creating the path to majority.
- Polling aggregator 338Canada rates Terrebonne a toss-up between the Liberals and Bloc Québécois, while most major polls show the Liberals leading with Prime Minister Mark Carney significantly more popular than Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre.
- Winning the two Toronto seats would push the Liberals to 172 MPs, easing their vulnerability on confidence votes for throne speeches and budgets. However, Éric-Antoine Menard, vice-president at North Star Public Affairs, warned keeping a diverse caucus unified poses risks.
- The Conservatives have accused Carney of cutting "shady backroom deals" and creating an "undemocratic" majority, while analysts warn floor-crossing rumours persist on Parliament Hill, meaning any majority could prove short-lived.
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Why three byelections on April 13 could change the makeup of the House of Commons
OTTAWA - Three byelections are being held on April 13 and the results could have an impact on both the makeup of Parliament and how long it lasts.
·Toronto, Canada
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Leaning Left21Leaning Right0Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution84% Left
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- 84% of the sources lean Left
84% Left
L 84%
C 16%
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