Carney calls three by-elections in Canada that could grant him a majority

The Liberal government currently has 169 seats in parliament, just three shy of a majority in Canada's parliament.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced three by-elections on April 13, 2026, in Toronto's Scarborough Southwest and University-Rosedale, and Montreal's Terrebonne, aiming to secure a majority government for the Liberals.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called special elections for three districts that, if his party wins, would give the Liberals a majority government.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has called by-elections for three ridings in Ontario and Quebec, which could result in the governing Liberals securing a razor-thin majority in the House of Commons.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has called three by-elections for next month, including in the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne, where the Supreme Court of Canada recently invalidated last year’s result.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday called three federal byelections for April 13, a game-changer that could determine whether his minority Liberal government can secure a majority in the House of Commons.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called special elections for three districts—Scarborough Southwest and University-Rosedale in Toronto, and Terrebonne near Montreal—scheduled for April 13. The outcome could grant the Liberal Party a majority government in the House of Commons. The Liberals, currently holding 169 seats, require 172 for a majority. The two Toronto ridings are considered safe Liberal seats, while Terrebonne is a competitive race.