Carney Calls Byelections for Three Ridings in Ontario, Quebec and B. C. The news that Prime Minister Mark Carney has called three byelections for August 31 has sent shockwaves through Canadian politics.
At first glance, it appears to be a routine exercise in democratic procedure – replacing vacant seats with fresh faces. However, scratch beneath the surface and you'll find a Liberal Party desperate to cling to power.
The stakes are high: one win would maintain the Liberals' tenuous grip on the House of Commons. With 171 seats, they currently hold the majority, but by late September, that number will dwindle to 170.