Canada’s Carney Calls Vote in Three Seats in Hunt for Majority

Prime Minister Mark Carney called special elections to fill three vacant seats next month, setting up a high-stakes political fight as he seeks a majority in Canada’s House of Commons.Author of the article:You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.(Bloomberg) — Prime Minister Mark Carney called special elections to fill three vacant seats next month, setting up a high-stakes political fight as he seeks a majority in Canada’s House of Commons. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.The by-elections will be held on April 13 to fill two seats in Toronto and one in the Montreal region, according to a statement Sunday. If the prime minister’s Liberal Party wins all three, it would hold 172 of 343 House seats — a bare majority.That would allow Carney and his cabinet to push through legislation without necessarily having to negotiate with opposition parties in advance. Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.The Liberals have lured three Conservative lawmakers to cross the floor in recent months, defections that have added to pressure on Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who increased his party’s vote in last year’s national election but fell short of winning. The party now has 141 elected representatives. The two vacant seats in the Toronto region were won by the Liberals last year. But one of the lawmakers, Chrystia Freeland, left to become a special adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The other, Bill Blair, was named Canada’s high commissioner to the UK. The Liberals will be favored to win both seats. Freeland is now also a contributor to Bloomberg Television. The third, Terrebonne in Quebec, was won by the Liberal candidate last year by a single vote. But the Supreme Court of Canada invalidated the result due to problems with mail-in ballots. Before last year’s election, the seat was held by the Bloc Quebecois, which advocates for the interests of the French-speaking province of Quebec. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information.365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4© 2026 Financial Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited.This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.You can manage saved articles in your account.and save up to 100 articles!You can manage your saved articles in your account and clicking the X located at the bottom right of the article.