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September 1, 2026
Liberals Win Three Special Elections, Strengthening Carney's Position Amid Trade Tensions
- Liberal candidates won in Chicoutimi-Le Fjord, Beaches-East York, and North Vancouver-Capilano, maintaining their presence in Ontario and British Columbia.
- The Quebec seat previously held by the Conservatives marks a significant shift, with Liberal candidate Daniel Gobeil winning over 50% of the vote.
- These results help Prime Minister Mark Carney maintain his slim majority in the House of Commons, now holding 173 of 343 seats.
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- Canada's Liberals sweep 3 special electionsSep 1, 2026 at 4:24 AM · AP
- Liberals sweep three seats in boost for Carney after trade tensions with USSep 1, 2026 at 11:05 AM · BBC
- Carney's Liberals win 3 special elections to keep majority as Canada confronts Trump threatsSep 1, 2026 at 2:31 PM · Reuters