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Carney secures Liberal majority after special election wins

After a wave of defections to the Liberals from opposition parties, projected special election victories help solidify the Canadian PM's hold on power.

April 14, 2026

Canadian PM Mark Carney inches closer to majority, as fourth MP defects to Liberals

Lori Idlout, formerly of the NDP, has become the latest lawmaker in the current parliament to cross the floor.

March 11, 2026

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Carney inches closer to majority, as fourth MP defects to Liberals

Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals have inched closer to a majority in the Canadian parliament as a fourth MP defected to join the party. Lori Idlout, a member of the left-leaning New Democrats (N

bbc.com•March 11, 2026