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Mark Carney’s Chances of Election Clean Sweep After Trump Clash
Newsweek • • world
Key Points:
- Prime Minister Mark Carney faces three federal by-elections Monday, with the closely contested Chicoutimi Le Fjord riding in Quebec seen as a key test of his tough stance against U.S. President Donald Trump on tariffs and trade.
- Polls show a narrow Liberal lead in Chicoutimi Le Fjord, with candidate Daniel Gobeil slightly ahead of Bloc Québécois' Caroline Dubé, while the Conservatives trail; the race is effectively a statistical tie given the margin of error.
- Carney's personal approval ratings remain high, especially in Quebec where they reach 76%, reflecting broad support for his firm approach to U.S. trade negotiations following the recent breakdown in talks.
- In the other two by-elections, the Liberals hold more comfortable leads, particularly in Beaches East York and North Vancouver Capilano, making Chicoutimi Le Fjord the pivotal contest.
- A Liberal sweep would boost Carney politically and validate his tariff strategy, but losing Chicoutimi Le Fjord—traditionally Conservative-held—would complicate his position and highlight challenges in strengthening Liberal support in Quebec.
