Canada’s Liberals Sweep Special Elections in Boost for Mark Carney
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- Canada’s ruling Liberal Party secured projected victories in three special elections in Quebec, Toronto and British Columbia.
- The results offered Prime Minister Mark Carney a political boost after his face-off with US President Donald Trump.
- One Liberal lawmaker said the victories sent a message that Carney had the support of Canadian voters.
Mark Carney’s Liberals swept three Canadian special elections, giving the prime minister a boost after his public face-off with US President Donald Trump.
The Canadian Press projected Liberal victories in Chicoutimi-Le Fjord in Quebec, Beaches-East York in Toronto and North Vancouver-Capilano in British Columbia. The three results pointed to support for Carney and his party across different parts of the country.
A message
One lawmaker described the outcome as a message to the United States, saying Carney had the backing of the Canadian people. The victories strengthen the prime minister’s political position as relations with Washington remain a central concern for Canadian voters and politicians.
Has the support of the Canadian people
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