Canada PM Mark Carney secures majority after special election win, gains stronger grip on power
Indian Express·6h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a parliamentary majority after winning special elections in key districts. The Liberal Party now controls over half of the 343-seat House of Commons, eliminating dependence on opposition support for legislation. Five opposition lawmakers previously defected to Liberals. Carney, a former central banker who replaced Justin Trudeau in 2025, can govern until 2029 without elections. Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre criticized the majority as built through defections rather than nationwide mandate.
Key Entities
Mark CarneyCanadian Liberal PartyHouse of CommonsPierre PoilievreJustin TrudeauDonald TrumpCanada