Carney on verge of Liberal majority government as votes cast in three by-elections
One more seat could solidify the Canadian PM's hold on power after several Conservatives defected.
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"Carney has built a big tent, attracting members of parliament who would not normally be associated with the Liberal party."
— Semra Sevi , Academic
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Bill Blair is a Canadian politician and former Minister of Public Safety.
Chrystia Freeland is a Canadian politician and former Deputy Prime Minister.
Marilyn Gladu is a Conservative MP from Ontario who recently defected to the Liberal Party.
Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada.
Pierre Poilievre is the Conservative Leader in Canada.
University of Toronto researcher studying federal political defections.
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One more seat could solidify the Canadian PM's hold on power after several Conservatives defected.
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