Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal party swept three special elections, maintaining Carney's slim majority in Parliament. The party secured victories in Chicoutimi-Le Fjord in Quebec, Beaches-East York in Toronto, and North Vancouver-Capilano in British Columbia.
The results indicate voter backing for Carney as he defends Canada against tariffs and a worsening trade war with U.S. President Donald Trump. Carney has strengthened his hand domestically after vowing to match U.S. tariffs dollar for dollar, a stance that differs from other longtime U.S. partners who raced to cut deals when faced with tariff threats.
One lawmaker stated that the victories serve as a message to the U.S. that Carney has the support of the Canadian people. In a dramatic shift in Quebec, a Liberal candidate ousted a Conservative for the first time since 2018. Carney has called for national unity to face the ongoing trade tensions.