Summary
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party has gained a slim majority in the House of Commons after winning at least two seats in recent special elections. This new majority allows Carney to pass laws more easily without needing opposition support, potentially delaying a federal election until 2029. The Liberals now have 173 of the 343 seats, helped by recent defections from opposition parties.
Key Facts
- Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada and leads the Liberal Party.
- The Liberal Party won at least two seats in special elections, securing a slim majority.
- With this majority, the Liberals hold 173 of 343 seats in the House of Commons.
- The newly won seats are in Toronto areas, vacated by former government officials.
- Special elections and member defections gave the Liberals their majority.
- Carney's leadership followed Justin Trudeau, who resigned in January.
- The majority allows the Liberals to pass legislation without opposition support.
- Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre criticized the Liberals for gaining power through backroom deals.
