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Liberals sweep three seats in boost for Carney after trade tensions with US
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Mark Carney's Liberal Party won all three parliamentary special elections in Canada, including a key Québec seat previously held by the Conservative Party, signaling sustained public support amid trade tensions with the US.
- The Liberals retained their seats in Ontario and British Columbia as expected, maintaining Carney's slim majority in the House of Commons.
- Carney's decision to end trade talks with the US, citing unfair terms, has boosted his and his government's approval ratings, particularly in Quebec.
- The Conservative Party continues to struggle, trailing the Liberals by about 10 points in polls, and has faced setbacks including the loss of a Quebec seat and multiple resignations or defections.
- The election outcomes reinforce Canadian unity themes and reflect public rallying behind Carney’s leadership in a challenging global environment.
