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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party has gained a parliamentary majority after securing a clean sweep of all three electoral districts up for grabs in the country's by-elections on Monday.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party has gained a parliamentary majority after securing a clean sweep of all three electoral districts up for grabs in the country's by-elections on Monday.

Two of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/carney-calls-april-byelections-in-three-ridings">three seats</a> — University-Rosedale and Scarborough Southwest — were challenged for after their previous occupants, Chrystia Freeland and Bill Blair, resigned to accept different posts. The Terrebonne by-election, meanwhile, was held after the Supreme Court of Canada overturned the district's April 2025 election results in February.

Two of the three seats — University-Rosedale and Scarborough Southwest — were challenged for after their previous occupants, Chrystia Freeland and Bill Blair, resigned to accept different posts. The Terrebonne by-election, meanwhile, was held after the Supreme Court of Canada overturned the district's April 2025 election results in February.

In University-Rosedale, the Liberal candidate, Danielle Martin, won the riding with 19,961 votes, equalling 64.4% of the vote. The New Democratic Party (NDP) and the Conservative Party of Canada came in a distant second and third at 18.9% and 12.4%, respectively.

In University-Rosedale, the Liberal candidate, Danielle Martin, won the riding with 19,961 votes, equalling 64.4% of the vote. The New Democratic Party (NDP) and the Conservative Party of Canada came in a distant second and third at 18.9% and 12.4%, respectively.

The Liberals' Doly Begum — who defected from the NDP in February — enjoyed similar success, after gaining 69.9% of the vote in Scarborough Southwest. The Conservatives came in second with 18.4%, while the NDP secured only 6.0%.

The Liberals' Doly Begum — who defected from the NDP in February — enjoyed similar success, after gaining 69.9% of the vote in Scarborough Southwest. The Conservatives came in second with 18.4%, while the NDP secured only 6.0%.

The competition in Terrebonne, meanwhile, was more closely contested, with the Liberals' Tatiana Auguste beating Bloc Québécois' Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné by 731 votes, an improvement on Auguste's initial performance in April 2025, where she only defeated the Bloc candidate by a single vote.

The competition in Terrebonne, meanwhile, was more closely contested, with the Liberals' Tatiana Auguste beating Bloc Québécois' Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné by 731 votes, an improvement on Auguste's initial performance in April 2025, where she only defeated the Bloc candidate by a single vote.

The three victories bring the Liberal government's total seat count in the 343-seat Canadian House of Commons to 172, up from 169, a total bolstered in recent months by several defections from the Conservatives.

The three victories bring the Liberal government's total seat count in the 343-seat Canadian House of Commons to 172, up from 169, a total bolstered in recent months by several defections from the Conservatives.

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Three by-elections are to be held on Monday in the Toronto-area ridings of University-Rosedale and Scarborough Southwest, and the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne. The number of seats up for grabs means a strong Liberal Party performance could secure them a majority.

Three by-elections are to be held on Monday in the Toronto-area ridings of University-Rosedale and Scarborough Southwest, and the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne. The number of seats up for grabs means a strong Liberal Party performance could secure them a majority.

The Liberals held 171 of 343 House of Commons seats heading into the by-elections, after five opposition MPs — four Conservatives and one New Democrat — crossed the floor to join Prime Minister Mark Carney's party.

The Liberals held 171 of 343 House of Commons seats heading into the by-elections, after five opposition MPs — four Conservatives and one New Democrat — crossed the floor to join Prime Minister Mark Carney's party.

The Terrebonne seat was contested after Canada's Supreme Court annulled the Liberals' one-vote win from the April 2025 federal election, following a complaint that a mail-in ballot had not been counted.

The Terrebonne seat was contested after Canada's Supreme Court annulled the Liberals' one-vote win from the April 2025 federal election, following a complaint that a mail-in ballot had not been counted.

The most recent floor-crosser, Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu, was elected four times as a Conservative and is described as "personally pro-life," though she has said she will vote in line with the Liberals on such issues.

The most recent floor-crosser, Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu, was elected four times as a Conservative and is described as "personally pro-life," though she has said she will vote in line with the Liberals on such issues.

A Nanos poll from the week of the by-elections showed the Liberals leading Conservatives by 15 points. The elections come as an Angus Reid poll found over 40% of Canadians reported medium or high financial pressure.

A Nanos poll from the week of the by-elections showed the Liberals leading Conservatives by 15 points. The elections come as an Angus Reid poll found over 40% of Canadians reported medium or high financial pressure.

A Liberal majority would let Carney's government take control of House panels, which the opposition has used to slow legislation on bail reform, cybersecurity and border security. It would also push the next scheduled election to 2029.

A Liberal majority would let Carney's government take control of House panels, which the opposition has used to slow legislation on bail reform, cybersecurity and border security. It would also push the next scheduled election to 2029.

Canada needs a Liberal majority right now, and the by-elections are the smartest path to get there without burning cash on a full general election. Mark Carney's ability to attract floor crossers from across the spectrum proves he's the steady hand Canada needs during this trade war crisis. Letting a minority government drag on when polls show a clear mandate is just political waste.

Canada needs a Liberal majority right now, and the by-elections are the smartest path to get there without burning cash on a full general election. Mark Carney's ability to attract floor crossers from across the spectrum proves he's the steady hand Canada needs during this trade war crisis. Letting a minority government drag on when polls show a clear mandate is just political waste.

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Carney's majority push through floor crossings and by-elections is a raw power grab that betrays the voters and donors who backed those candidates under a different banner. Minority governments have delivered Canada's greatest achievements — pensions and the welfare state — because they demand real consensus instead of ramrod rule. A manufactured majority built on backroom deals isn't stability; it's a legitimacy crisis dressed up as leadership.

Carney's majority push through floor crossings and by-elections is a raw power grab that betrays the voters and donors who backed those candidates under a different banner. Minority governments have delivered Canada's greatest achievements — pensions and the welfare state — because they demand real consensus instead of ramrod rule. A manufactured majority built on backroom deals isn't stability; it's a legitimacy crisis dressed up as leadership.

There is a 50% chance the Liberal Party will win the most seats in the next Canadian federal election, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is a 50% chance the Liberal Party will win the most seats in the next Canadian federal election, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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The results of Monday's by-elections are an overwhelming vote of confidence in the Liberal government and its plan for the country. With its newfound parliamentary majority, the Liberals will work tirelessly to build a Canada fit for all, while still operating with the collaborative spirit and openness that seeks to engage perspectives from other parties to strengthen the nation.

The results of Monday's by-elections are an overwhelming vote of confidence in the Liberal government and its plan for the country. With its newfound parliamentary majority, the Liberals will work tirelessly to build a Canada fit for all, while still operating with the collaborative spirit and openness that seeks to engage perspectives from other parties to strengthen the nation.

The Liberal so-called victories on Monday are not a reflection of its overwhelming popularity or the strength of its democratic mandate. Rather, they were born from questionable backroom deals and suspect politicking as part of a cynical power grab, which is why the Conservatives will continue to hold the government to account every step of the way.

The Liberal so-called victories on Monday are not a reflection of its overwhelming popularity or the strength of its democratic mandate. Rather, they were born from questionable backroom deals and suspect politicking as part of a cynical power grab, which is why the Conservatives will continue to hold the government to account every step of the way.

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