Canada’s ruling Liberals sweep special elections in boost to Mark Carney

Canada’s ruling Liberal party has secured three key special election victories, signaling strong public support for Prime Minister Mark Carney amid heightened tensions with the U.S. president. The wins in Quebec, Toronto, and British Columbia follow Carney’s recent confrontation with Donald Trump, with one lawmaker framing the results as a clear endorsement of his leadership. Analysts suggest the outcome reflects voter sentiment in favor of stability and resistance to external pressure. The projections from Canada’s national news agency highlight a potential shift in political momentum ahead of broader elections.

Three projected victories are ‘a message’ to US that Carney ‘has the support of the Canadian people’, says one lawmakerCanada’s ruling Liberal party has swept three special elections in a result that showed voters backing the prime minister, Mark Carney, after his face-off with the US president, Donald Trump.The Canadian Press, Canada’s national news agency, projected Liberal victories in Chicoutimi-Le Fjord in Quebec, Beaches-East York in Toronto and North Vancouver-Capilano in British Columbia. Continue reading...